Papuechites aambe
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A climber. The leaves are fleshy and light green underneath. The flowers are shiny and purple-red. The fruit occur in pairs and are green.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded in East Sepik at 100 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea
How it is used for food
The sap is added to soup and other foods.
Edible parts
Sap
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Anodendron aambe Warb.; Ichnocarpus bertieroides Wernham ex S.Moore; Strophanthus aambe Warb.;