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Willughbeia sarawakensis
Willughbeia sarawakensis
Another of the strangely rare and virtually unknown Willughbeia species, this having orange-brown skinned fruits with reportedly delicious orange colored pulp flavored like sherbet. The fruits are roughly pear shaped.
Description
A large, vigorously growing jungle liana. Little other information is available about this species.
Hardiness
Unknown, but likely not frost hardy.
Growing Environment
Flourishes in a humid, tropical environment.
Propagation
By seeds.
Uses
The fruits can be eaten fresh.
Native Range
Native to Borneo.
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