Sarcotheca glomerula
Veldkamp
Oxalidaceae Edible: Fruit
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSarcotheca glomerula is a species of plant in the family Oxalidaceae. It is endemic to Peninsular Malaysia.
Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 9 m tall. The branches are up to 8 cm across. The leave are compound but with one leaflet. The fruit is an oval capsule. It is 1-1.5 cm long by 0.5-1 cm wide. It is red.
Edible Uses
The acidic fruit are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are acid and are eaten.
This uses section is brief — help expand it
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in primary and secondary forest.
Where It Grows
Asia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Connaropsis macrophylla King
Also Known As
Asam tundok, Belimbing besi, Belimbing hutan
References (5)
- BURKILL, I. H., 1966,
- Flora Malesiana Series 1 Vol 1, 4-10
- Milow, P., et al, 2013, Malaysian species of plants with edible fruits or seeds and their evaluation. International Journal of Fruit Science. 14:1, 1-27
- PROSEA NO. 2
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
