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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

Synonyms