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ZZ Actinodaphne nitida

Family: Lauraceae


What it is like

A small tree. It grows 10-15 m tall. The trunk can be 30 cm. The leaves are spaced along the limbs in rings at the nodes. The flowers can be on the trunk or limbs. The fruit are 1 cm across. They are orange or red.

It contains alkaloids.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Medicine


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Dango

Synonyms