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