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General Information

Salacia grandiflora is usually a climbing plant, though it is sometimes a scrambling shrub and occasionally becomes more like a small tree[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - southern India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia.

Habitat

Lowland forests, at elevations up to 750 metres[, ]. A very common plant in woods and open country[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Climber
Height	0.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw[]. The small amount of sweetish, white pulp surrounding the seed is eaten[, ]. The fruit is an orange-pink drupe 25 - 50mm long, containing 2 or more seeds[, ].

Medicinal

A decoction from the roots is used after childbirth[, ].

Other Uses

The wood, which is not attacked by termites but is also not very durable, is reported to be used in building houses[].

Propagation

Seed -

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