Campnosperma brevipetiolatum

Family: Anacardiaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 50 m tall. The trunk can be 120 cm across. The leaves are clustered near the tip of the twigs. The leaves are broadly sword shaped with ear like lobes. The leaves are 17.5 cm long. The flowers occur in large groups. They are yellow. The fruit is red to black when ripe.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 500 m above sea level. It grows in swamp forests and forests that are occasionally flooded. It grows in Bougainville.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Caroline islands, Indonesia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, SE Asia, Solomon Islands

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Nut - oil, caution

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dalipo, Gwart, Terentang

Synonyms

Campnosperma brassii Merr. & L. M. Perry;