Elaeocarpus blepharoceras

Family: Elaeocarpaceae

What it is like

A large tree. It grows 34 m tall. The trunk can be 90 cm across. The leaves are spaced along the branches in spirals. They are 6-10 cm long by 3-5 cm wide. The flowers are in the axils of the leaves. The fruit are 4-4.5 cm long and 4 cm wide. They are grey or purple and fleshy.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Papua New Guinea

How it is used for food

Edible parts

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How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Elaeocarpus tafaensis A. C. Sm.;