Elaeocarpus ptilanthus

Family: Elaeocarpaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The crown is umbrella shaped. The trunk can be 75 cm across. The leaves are at the end of the branches. The leaves are 5-10 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The fruit are 3-4 cm long and blue.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It is recorded between 2,300-2,800 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Papua New Guinea

How it is used for food

Fruit are eaten by the Wola people in the Southern Highlands.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Shwinb-set

Synonyms

Elaeocarpus acutifidus A. C. Sm.; Elaeocarpus aemulans A. C. Sm.; Elaeocarpus multiscissus Knuth;