Oxera splendida
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A woody vine. It twines around other plants. It can be 15 cm thick. The leaves are shiny green and 24 cm long by 13 cm wide. The leaf stalks are 8 cm long. The flowers are white and have a scent. They only last a short time. A flower is 4.5 cm across. The fruit is white and fleshy and 8 cm long by 5 cm wide. There is one large seed with a brown coating over it.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, SE Asia, Solomon Islands
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, caution