Leuconotis.
Leuconotis eugeniifolia

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A woody climber. It grows 15 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval to oblong. The flowering shoots are in the axils of leaves and are 2-4 cm long. The flowers have a yellow tube 9-11 cm long. The fruit are pear shaped and often 5 angled and wrinkled.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in evergreen forests up to 800 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia (country/location of origin), Malaysia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Akar getah garah, Akar getah gaharu, Akar gerit sundek, Akar luang wahai, Gilan kechil, Kerutai, Lanjuit, Liukonotis, Pulai akar

Synonyms

Leuconotis cuspidata Blume; Melodinus eugeniifolius Wall. ex G. Don;