Drypetes kikir
Airy Shaw
Putranjivaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tree. It grows about 36 m high. The leaves are alternate and simple They are leathery. The flowers are 3 mm across. They are greenish-yellow. They are in groups in the axils of leaves. The fruit are 1.5 cm long and orange and fleshy.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the rain forest up to 1,500 m above sea level. It is usually on sandy soils.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Cultivation
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Also Known As
Gambe, Katong-katong, Kayu kikir, Kikir, Nyalin
References (1)
- Slik, F., www.asianplant.net
