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Antidesma maclurei
Family: Phyllanthaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 7-10 m high. The tree has many branches. The leaves are sword shaped and 7-10 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The fruit are oval and 5-6 mm long by 3-4 mm wide.
There are about 100-170 Antidesma species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in tropical monsoon forest below 400 m altitude. It does best on fertile soil in moist valleys.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The fruit are edible but have a sour taste.
Edible parts
Fruit