Meliosma nitida
Blume
Sabiaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tropical tree of the Sabiaceae family found in Asia and the Americas.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Singapore,
Notes
There are about 15 (50) Meliosma species in Asia and about 10 species in the Americas. They are also put in the Meliosmaceae family.
Also Known As
Menggading besar, Tahi gigi, Pinang pelandok, Nasi rendam, Mata gajah, Kayu-kayu hantu, Puding hutan, Ki tiwu
References (3)
- Burkill, I.H., 1966, A Dictionary of the Economic Products of the Malay Peninsula. Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Vol 2 (I-Z) p 1471
- Catalogus 32. 1823
- Heywood, V.H., Brummitt, R.K., Culham, A., and Seberg, O. 2007, Flowering Plant Families of the World. Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. p 288 (Family)
