Palmeria gracilis

Family: Monimiaceae

What it is like

A woody creeper. It grows 20 m long. Young parts are hairy. The leaves are oval and have a round or heart shaped base. They are 4-14.5 cm long by 1.8-11.5 cm wide. There are curved bristles under the leaves. The flowers are cream. The fruit are red. They are on a light red cup.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded in the Southern Highlands at 1,365 m above se level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves - salt

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Solu bono

Synonyms

Palmeria fengeriana Perkins; Palmeria paniculata Ridl.;