Dichapetalum longipetalum

Family: Dichapetalaceae

What it is like

A shrub or creeper. It grows 3-4 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year. The leaves are simple and alternate. They are arranged in spirals. They are oblong and 8-17 cm long by 3-9 cm wide. They have rusty hairs underneath. The flowers are small and usually contain both sexes. The petals are white. The fruit is fleshy and orange or yellow. It is 2 cm across. It has rusty hairs. There is one seed.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in Hainan. It grows in middle altitudes at about 500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, China, Indochina, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Wan tsu

Synonyms

Chailletia hainanensis Hance; Chailletia longipetala Turcz.; Dichapetalum baillonii Pierre; Dichapetalum hainanense (Hance) Engl.; Dichapetalum tonkinense Engl.;