Antidesma cuspidatum
Mull. Arg.
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Description
A tropical tree in the Phyllanthaceae family, Antidesma cuspidatum produces fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, SE Asia,
Cultivation
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Other Uses
The heartwood is red; the sapwood is white, red, reddish brown or pale yellow. The wood is hard and fine-grained but usually only available in small quantities so that it is mainly used for small pieces of work. The wood is used for fuel.
Synonyms
Antidesma cuspidatum var. borneense Airy ShawAntidesma cuspidatum var. leiodiscus Ridl.Antidesma rotatum Mull.Arg.
Also Known As
Tiruk
References (1)
- Hariyadi, B., 2008, The Entwined Tree: Traditional Natural Resource Management of Serampas, Jambi, Indonesia. Ph. D thesis. Univ. or Hawaii. p 401
