Gynotroches axillaris
Blume
Karanji
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Description
A tree. It grows 3 meters high. The trunk is 10 cm across. It can grow 44 m tall and be 80 cm across the trunk. The bark is rough and white. The leaves are opposite and simple. The flowers are 3 mm across and yellowish white. They are in bundles in the axils of leaves. The fruit is black and 3 mm across. Fruit are edible. The wood is used for fish traps.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It can grow up to 2,200 m above sea level. It grows in mangroves.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Thailand,
Notes
There are 2-3 Gymnotroches species. Possibly only one.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Kupi-kupi, Membuloh, Rabong, Sabar baku
References (2)
- Slik, F., asianplant.net
- Singapore Gardens Flora and Fauna web
