There are many seeds which are found inside a milky pulp. The ripe fruits are edible but they may contain hydrocyanic acid. This climber is common in waste places, roadsides and open places. It is often found scrambling amongst lalang and bushes. It was introduced from South America.
Leaves are tough, oblong and dull green in colour.
Flowers are violet-coloured and scented. Each flower has already 4 leafy bracts. Fruits are orange and egg-shaped, as big as or bigger than a hen's egg. They are edible. Homepage Last modified on Tuesday 15th April 1996.