Uvaria microcarpa
Family: Annonaceae
What it is like
A climber. The branches are yellow and hairy. The leaves are 10-15 cm long. The fruit are yellowish red to black. They are berries 2.5 cm long.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Indochina, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten. The leaves are used to make yeast cake used in the manufacture of wine.
Edible parts
Fruit, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Boqua trai-nho, Kai kung shue
Synonyms
Uvaria badiflora Hance; Uvaria macrophylla var. microcarpa (Champ. ex Benth.) Finet & Gagnep. Uvaria obovatifolia Hayata;