Prunus beccarii
(Ridley) Kalkman
Rosaceae Edible: Fruit
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPrunus beccarii is a species of Prunus native to Borneo with a few sterile specimens discovered on Sumatra. It is a tree reaching 27 m and can be distinguished from similar species by the absence of any basal leaf glands but the presence of a large hollow gland in its stipules. Among the Penan people it is called betolei, a name they also give to the much more common Prunus arborea.
Description
A tree. It grows 27 m tall. The bark is smooth and brown. The leaves are narrowly oval and 8-15 cm long by 4.5-8 cm wide. The fruit are 5-7 mm long by 6.5-10 mm wide. They are black when ripe.
Edible Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Pygeum beccarii Ridl.
Also Known As
Buah ceri
References (1)
- Suwardi, A. B., et al, 2020, Wild edible fruits generate substantial income for local people of the Gunung Leuser National Park, Aceh Tamiang Region. Ethnobotany Research & Applications 20:11
