The name of this genus is sometimes spelled Rhyticaryum.

Common Name:

General Information

Ryticaryum oleraceum is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing 0.7 - 5 metres tall[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - eastern Indonesia (Maluku) to New Guinea

Habitat

Scattered in primary lowland forest, rarely in montane forest; at elevations up to 1,900 metres[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	3.50 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

A dioecious species, both male and female forms of the plant need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[].

Edible Uses

Leaves and young shoots - cooked and eaten as a vegetable[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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