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Plukenetia corniculata

Botanic Family

Euphorbiaceae

Author

Smith

Cultivated

C, ornamental & oil-rich fruit

Common Names

Geographical Habitats

• Bangladesh
• Borneo
• Assam - India
• Java
• Lesser Sunda Islands
• Maluku
• Sulawesi
• Sumatra - Indonesia
• Johore
• Malacca
• Pahang - Malaysia
• Myanmar
• Philippines
• Singapore
• Thailand

Natural Habitats

• Open ground

Flowering Times

Fruiting Times

Slender woody twiner or creeper, axillary spikes of flowers

Leaves said to be poisonous to animals

Seed edible. Religious, superstitious, medicinal, food, & other uses,

Further References

• The Plant List 2
• USNH
• JAA
• Kew
• GBS