Elaeocarpus beccari

Family: Elaeocarpaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows about 30 m tall. The leaves are alternate and simple. The flowers are 12 mm across. They are white to yellow. The fruit are 2 cm long. They are green and fleshy.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests up to 1,500 m above sea level. It grows in Borneo.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The fruit is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Medang, Perdu

Synonyms

Elaeocarpus nitens Kunth.; Elaeocarpus oxyadenius Warb.;