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Gnetum gnemon var. brunonianum

Family: Gnetaceae


What it is like

A slender shrub. The seeds or nuts do not have stalks. They are born along a thick axis.

There are about 28 Gnetum species.


Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Northeastern India, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, SE Asia


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, nuts


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Dagun puteh, Ekur belangkas, Pantat ulat, Sugi-sugi

Synonyms

Gnemon brunoniana (Griff.) Kuntze; Gnetum brunonianum Griff.;