Antidesma venosum (PROTA)

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Antidesma venosum Tul.

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in Antidesma membranaceum (PROTA) :

Antidesma membranaceum is often confused with Antidesma venosum E.Mey. ex Tul., which is used medicinally as well, but is better known for its edible fruits, which taste of mulberries. Compared to Antidesma venosum, the leaves of Antidesma membranaceum are more narrowly elliptical-oblong and more acutely acuminate, the female inflorescence never galled.

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Major references

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