Sungkai papuana
Albertisia papuana
Family: Menispermaceae
What it is like
A woody vine. The young branches have a grey covering. The leaf stalks are swollen at both ends. Plants are separately male and female.
There are about 17 Albertisia species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in primary rainforest at low altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
It is a cultivated food plant.
Edible parts
Fruit, leaves - flavouring
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Sungkai sayur
Synonyms
Albertisia papuana var. bancana Boerl.; Albertisia papuana var. buruensis Boerl.;