Aporosa confusa
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Description
A tree. It grows to about 25 m tall. The trunk can be 28 cm across. The leaves are alternate and simple. The flowers are 7 mm across. They are yellow and in close groups. The fruit are about 2 cm long. They are yellow to orange or red. The seeds have an orange layer around them.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests up to 575 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Singapore,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Janggau, Jangit, Kayu bloo tui, Kayu masam, Kayu puchat, Kayu untut ayam, Limpasi gabak, Limpaung, Lumbid, Lumbit, Medang bubu, Panatan, Punding undang, Sebasah
References (2)
- Schot, A. M., 2004, Systematics of Aporosa (Euphorbiaceae). Blumea Supplement 17. p 219
- Slik, F., www.asianplant.net
