Paramignya trimera

Family: Rutaceae

What it is like

A small shrub or climber. The stems have spines about 3 cm long which curve backwards. The leaves are 2-10 cm long by 1-6 cm wide. They are oval and with short stalks. They are shiny above and dull green underneath. The flowers are 0.7 cm across. There are 3 white petals. The flowers have a sweet scent. The fruit is about 1 cm across.

There are about 20 Paramignya species. They grow in the tropics.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in vine thickets near the coast. It needs well drained soils. It suits seasonally dry tropical regions.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Indonesia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from fresh seeds. It can possibly also be grown from cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Atalantia recurva Benth.;