Vanilla griffithii (PROSEA)
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Introduction |
Vanilla griffithii Reichb.f.
- Family: Orchidaceae
Vernacular names
- Peninsular Malaysia: akar penubal, telinah kerbau bukit, telinga kerbau.
Distribution
Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore.
Uses
The fruit is sweet and edible. Pounded flowers are rubbed on the body against fever. Latex is used to make hair healthy.
Observations
Fleshy climber, stem about 7 m long, containing irritating latex. Fruit a banana-like capsule, ca. 6 cm × 1 cm, fleshy. Common in forests.
Selected sources
10, 72.