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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.