Beras-beras hutan
Aporosa prainiana
Family: Phyllanthaceae
What it is like
A small tree. The leaves are papery. The male flowers are clustered into thread like spikes. The fruit is oval and 10 cm long.
Also put in the family Euphorbiaceae.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Singapore
How it is used for food
The fruit are sour but are eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Beberas hutan, Beras-beras hutan, Chemantong gajah, Kuku balam, Petaling tandok, Rambai kera, Tampoi pachat, Tembasah