Aporosa confusa

Family: Phyllanthaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows to about 25 m tall. The trunk can be 28 cm across. The leaves are alternate and simple. The flowers are 7 mm across. They are yellow and in close groups. The fruit are about 2 cm long. They are yellow to orange or red. The seeds have an orange layer around them.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests up to 575 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Singapore

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Janggau, Jangit, Kayu bloo tui, Kayu masam, Kayu puchat, Kayu untut ayam, Limpasi gabak, Limpaung, Lumbid, Lumbit, Medang bubu, Panatan, Punding undang, Sebasah

Synonyms

Aporusa mollis Merr.;