Knema andamanica (Warb.) W. J. J. O. de Wilde, Blumea 25: 370 1979.;
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands as per POWO;
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Fruit for ID, Andaman NAW-FEB21-05: 1 image.
If possible kindly identify the fruit from Andaman.


Let me add that the local name of this fruit is “Jepher”.


Knema.


Knema andamanica (Warb.) W.J.de Wilde ??


There is a species Knema andamanica, I have idea if it is the same


I think it may be Knema andamanica (Warb.) W.J. de Wilde after perusal of A taxonomic study on the diversity of Indian Knema Lour. (Myristicaceae) – Dipanwita Banik and Priyankush Protim Bora- June 2016 Taiwania 61(2):141-158
Another species listed in Andmans is K.lenta, but fruit is pilose.


 

 


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References:
POWO  Catalogue of Life  The Plant List Ver.1.1  IPNI  GBIF (High resolution specimens) India Biodiversity Portal  Flora Malesiana
A taxonomic study on the diversity of Indian Knema Lour. (Myristicaceae) – Dipanwita Banik and Priyankush Protim Bora- June 2016 Taiwania 61(2):141-158

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