Embelia cotinoides
Family: Myrsinaceae
What it is like
A woody climber. The leaves are in spirals. They are narrowly oval and pale green underneath. The fruit are round and have purple spots when ripe.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded at 30 m altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
Papua New Guinea
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Oukahep pok