Aidia cochinchinensis

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A slender tree. It grows 5-15 m high. It has dense foliage. The branches form in layers. The leaves are oval and 7-18 cm long by 2.5-6.5 cm wide. The leaves are shiny green above ad paler beneath. The fruit are smooth berries. They are 0.5-1 cm across. They occur in clusters of up to 20. They are bright red when ripe. There are several small seeds inside the fruit.

There are 25 Aidia species.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in coastal monsoon vine forest. It grows in tropical regions in Australia. It needs a well-drained soil. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

American Samoa, Asia, Australia, China, Indochina, Laos, Mariana Islands, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nauru, Pacific, Palau, SE Asia, Vietnam, Yap

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten raw.

The fruit are popular. They are especially eaten by children.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed or from semi-hardwood cuttings. Germination can take 6-12 months.

Its other names

Local names

Enga, Enguh, Kielomar, Ola mea, Sumac

Synonyms

Fagraea cochinchinensis (Lour.) A. Chev.; Randia cochinchinensis (Lour.) Merr.;