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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;