Bland quandong tree
Elaeocarpus glaber

Family: Elaeocarpaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 35 m tall. The trunk is 1.6 m across. The leaves are alternate and simple. The leaf stalks are long. The edges of the leaves usually have teeth. The leaves are oval and 5-22 cm long by 3-10 cm wide. The flowering stalks are 15 cm long. The flowers are 7 mm across. They are white to yellow. The fruit are oval and fleshy. They are 3 cm long and orange to red.

There are about 360 Elaeocarpus species mostly in the tropics.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows near rivers below 1,000 m above sea level. It can be on swampy sites. It can be on sandy of clay soils and also on limestone.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia (country/location of origin), Malaysia, Pacific, Philippines, Sarawak, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The fruit can be eaten but have little taste.

The fruit are sometimes sold in markets.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Bengkinang, Katilampa, Katulampa, Kemurik, Pabom, Pohon genitri tawar, Surugam, Talilampa, Tamang

Synonyms

Elaeocarpus hosei Merr.;