Ambon thorn
Maclura amboinensis

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A shrub that lies over. It can be a climber. The branches have brown hairs and curves spines. These are 1-1.5 cm long. The leaves are narrowly oval or oblong and 12-16 cm long by 6-7 cm wide. There are some hairs along the main vein underneath. The fruit is fleshy and oval. It is 2-2.5 cm across. They are orange-red when ripe.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in secondary forests up to 1,600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Guinea, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Maklura ambon

Synonyms

Cudrania jingdongensis S. S. Chang;