Lepisanthes ramiflora
(Radlk.) Leenh.
Rami lepisanthes tree
Sapindaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A shrub or small tree. It can grow 22 m tall. The trunk can be 20 cm across. The leaves have 4-6 pairs of leaflets. The fruit is narrowly oval sideways and can have 2 lobes. It is 1 cm long by 1.5 cm wide. It is red or dark purple.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten raw.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in secondary forest from sea level to 100 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seeds.
Notes
It is endemic to Sarawak near Kuching.
Also Known As
Pohon salakiki rami
References (2)
- Soepadmo, E. and Wong, K. M. and Saw, L. G., 1996, Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Forestry Malaysia. Volume Two. p 322
- Sukarya, D. G., (Ed.) 2013, 3,500 Plant Species of the Botanic Gardens of Indonesia. LIPI p 354
