Buni kidang tree
Antidesma tomentosum

Family: Phyllanthaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows about 8 m high. The trunk is 18-25 cm across. The leaves are narrowly oval and papery. The base can be heart shaped. Male flowers are in the axils of leaves and occur singly. The fruit are oval.

There are about 100-170 Antidesma species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in mountainous regions. It grows in a range of forest types and up to 1,800 m above sea level in Thailand.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seed.

Its other names

Local names

Adadsay, Ata tamsi, Balinsaay, Kansali, Ki suhur, Ki suhur lalaki, Mata pelandok, Pohon buni kidang, Tampar kidang

Synonyms

Antidesma bangueyense Merr.; and several others.