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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.

Seed Availability

Seeds are not available for the Willughbeia sarawakensis. Please visit our seed store to view current selections. Seeds were last available in April 2016.

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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