Baccaurea purpurea
Family: Phyllanthaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 6-8 m tall. The trunk is 6-10 cm across. Trees are separately male and female. The bark is brown. The leaves are dark green. The flowers are pink. The fruit are round and about 2 cm across.
Collected by Ted Henty in Milne Bay.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 240-400 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Papua New Guinea
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit