Hypobathrum venulosum
(Hook.f.) K. M. Wong
Rubiaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 6 m tall. The fruit have vertical grooves. They are slightly hairy and the stalk is hairy.
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Edible Uses
The sour fruit is used in chutneys.
Traditional Uses
The sour fruit is used in chutneys.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows about 800 m above sea level. It grows in lowland and mixed forest.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Petunga venulosa Hook.f.
Also Known As
Beberas paya, Kayu gading, Lambai, Mali-mali, Mempas jantan, Pokok pukal, Susoh pelandok, Tulang betina, Umpaong puteh, Umpong putih
References (2)
- 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 1729 (As Petunga venulosa)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
