Aporosa nitida
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Description
A tree, It grows 23 m high. The leaves are alternate and simple. The flowers are 0.3 mm across and yellow. They are in club shaped flower arrangements. The fruit are 2 cm long. They are yellow to orange. The seeds have an orange fleshy layer around them.
Edible Uses
The fruit are edible but sour.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are edible but sour.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests up to 800 m above sea level. It grows on alluvial soils.
Where It Grows
Asia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Also Known As
Bilung, Janggau, Kayu besi, Mata rusa, Punu-punu, Susu diangas
References (2)
- Schot, A. M., 2004, Systematics of Aporosa (Euphorbiaceae). Blumea Supplement 17. p 219
- Slik, F., www.asianplant.net
