Actinodaphne cuneata

Family: Lauraceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 48 m tall. The trunk is 80 cm across. The leaves are alternate and simple. The flowers are 2 mm across and yellow but turn pink to red. The fruit are 35 mm long. They are green and fleshy.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It can grow in swamp forests up to 100 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kelisai, Lalan, Medang, Medang air, Medang kuning, Medang rawa, Medang telor

Synonyms

Nothaphoebe cuneata Blume;