Hernandia nymphaeifolia

Family: Hernandiaceae

What it is like

A tree. The bark is smooth. The leaves are oval to heart-shaped. They are 20-40 cm long by 15-30 cm wide. The flowers are in the axils of the leaves. The fruit is fleshy and urn shaped. They are 3-4 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on atolls.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Fiji, Indonesia, Kiribati, Niue, Pacific, Samoa, SE Asia, Tokelau, Tonga

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten fresh.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kampak, Kampis, Pukavaka

Synonyms

Biasolettia nymphaeifolia C. Presl; Hernandia peltata Meisn.; Hernandia vitiensis Seem. ex Pax;