Ardisia laevigata
Family: Primulaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oblong and 10-23 cm long by 6-10 cm wide.
There are about 250-300 Ardisia species. They are mainly in the tropics. Also put in the family Myrsinaceae.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in forests at 1,400-2,200 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Jambulan pante, Ki mangu, Lempeni, Rampasi