Fissistigma kingii (Boerl.) Burkill
Family
Annonaceae
Synonyms
Melodorum kingii Boerl.
Vernacular Names
| Malaysia | Pokok achar, akar larak merah (Peninsular). |
Geographical Distributions
Fissistigma kingii is distributed in peninsular Malaysia, Bangka and Borneo.
Description
F. kingii is a large liana where its leaves are elliptical in shape, with a size measure 7-12 cm x 3.5-5.5 cm and dark chocolate-brown hairy with distinct tertiary venation below. The outer petals are measure 1.5-2 cm long.
The monocarp is spherical in shape, measure 2.5-3 cm in diametre, with measuring 3-3.5 cm long stalk and rough or slightly warty.
Ecology / Cultivation
F. kingii occurs in lowland forest, but is apparently uncommon.
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References
- Plant Resources of South-East Asia No. 12 (3): Medicinal and poisonous plants.
