Dendrocnide longifolia

Family: Urticaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-5 m tall. The leaves are narrow and stiff curved over or hanging down. They are dark green to blackish-purple. The leaf has a wavy edge or is twisted. They are 40-70 cm long by 4-10 cm wide. The leaf stalk is 4-12 cm long. Male and female flowers occur on separate plants.

There are 36 Dendrocnide species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands

How it is used for food

Needs checking as these often have stinging sap.

Edible parts

Fruit ?

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Laportea longifolia Hemsl.;