Ochrosia compta

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 3-10 m tall. The leaves are 10-15 cm long and 5 cm wide. There are 2-4 leathery leaves growing from each node. The sap is milky. The flowers are yellow and in clusters at the ends of the branches. The fruit are 2.5 cm long and pointed. They are yellow to purple when ripe.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Hawaii, Pacific, USA

How it is used for food

Seeds are eaten.

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from fresh seed.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ochrosia sandwicensis A. Gray; and others