Akar sendulok
Macrolenes muscosa

Family: Melastomataceae

What it is like

A woody climber. It grows 4-15 m long. The leaves are broadly oval and 6-18 cm long by 3-8 cm wide. They have rusty coloured hairs underneath. The flowers are red-pink. The fruit are berries. They are light red.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in open forests and up to 1,200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

A drink is made from the berries. The ripe fruit are eaten fresh. They are also used for marmalade. The young acid tasting shoots are used as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Akar senduduk, Areuy harendong

Synonyms

Marumia muscosa Blume;