Bene
Melodinus scandens

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A large creeper. It has lots of latex. The leaves are opposite. They are sword shaped. The flowers are white and the flowering shoots are in the axils of leaves. The fruit are large and round. They are 4-6 cm across. The seeds are narrowly oval.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the edges of lowland forests and near mangroves.

Countries/locations it is found in

New Caledonia, Pacific

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Melodinus citricarpus S. Moore; Melodinus pancheri Pierre;