Bagi
Salacia philippinensis
Family: Celastraceae
What it is like
A climbing shrub. The leaves are opposite without leaf like structures at the base of the leaf stem. The leaves are entire and toothed. The flowers vary in number and are in axils of leaves. They are in clusters. The fruit is fleshy with a stone and do not split open.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. They are found in areas of shrub and forest at low altitudes throughout the Philippines.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit