Microcos crassifolia
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMicrocos crassifolia, also known locally as chanderai or bunsi, is a species of flowering plant, a fruit tree in the mallow family, that is endemic to Borneo.
Description
A tree. It grows 36 m tall. The leaves are alternate and simple. The flowers are 11 mm across. They are in groups. The fruit are about 2.5 cm across. They are yellow to red and fleshy.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in mixed forests up to 500 m above sea level. It can be on sandy or clay soils. It grows in Borneo.
Where It Grows
Asia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Notes
Microcos may be included in Grewia. They have also been put in the families Tiliaceae and Sparrmanniaceae.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Banitan, Buah krodong, Damak-damak, Keradong, Korodong, Porodong, Redong, Sandaken, Simpor
References (3)
- Altschul, S.V.R., 1973, Drugs and Foods from Little-known Plants. Notes in Harvard University Herbaria. Harvard Univ. Press. Massachusetts. no. 2727
- Reis, S. V. and Lipp, F. L., 1982, New Plant Sources for Drugs and Foods from the New York Botanical Garden herbarium. Harvard. p 177
- Slik, F., www.asianplant.net
