Lacewing Vine
It is a tropical plant. It occurs in low hills in rainforest and monsoon scrub. In tropical Queensland it grows from sea level to 300 m altitude. It prefers semi shade. It is very sensitive to frost. In XTBG Yunnan.
Synonyms
- Adenia cardiocarpa Koord.
- Adenia parviflora C. Cusset
- Modecca populifolia
- Passiflora parviflora Blanco
- and others
Edible Portion
- Fruit, Seeds, Caution
Where does Lacewing Vine grow?
Found in: Andamans, Asia, Australia, Cambodia, China, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, Philippines, SE Asia, Solomon Islands, Thailand, Vietnam
Notes: The leaves are favourites for some attractive butterflies. There are 95 Adenia species. They are common in the semiarid regions of Africa.
Status: It is not known if it is used for food in Papua New Guinea.
Growing Lacewing Vine
Cultivation: It can be grown from seed. It may be best to ferment the seeds inside the fruit before planting. Stem cuttings can be used. Plants need regular pruning because they grow vigorously.
Edible Uses: The fruit is eaten when ripe. (The whole fruit including skin and seeds.) The seeds inhibit trypsin unless heated. CAUTION: Most Adenia are poisonous.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Seed | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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