Thin-leaved jointfir
Gnetum tenuifolium
Family: Gnetaceae
What it is like
A slender climber. The leaves are up to 24 cm long. The flowers are in simple erect spikes. These are 2-4 cm long. The fruit are oval and like nuts. They are 2 cm long. They have furrows along them.
There are about 28 Gnetum species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in rain-forests at low altitudes.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
The fruit (seeds) are boiled. The root is dug and cooked and eaten.
It is an important food.
Edible parts
Seeds, roots, nuts
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Akar mentadu, Akar putat, Akar seborek paya, Dagun, Mentada, Mueai nok, Telinak