Galearia fulva

Family: Euphorbiaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1-12 meters high. The trunk is 2 cm across. The bark is light and white. The leaves are alternate and simple. They are usually hairy underneath. The leaves base is unequal. The leaves are sword shaped. The flowers are 1.5 mm across. They are greenish-yellow. The fruit are light green and hard. They are 7 mm long and angular. They are fleshy.

There are 6 Galearia species. Also put in the family Pandaceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in mixed forest up to 1,200 m above sea level. It can be on sandy or clay soils.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Brunei, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kayu busih, Rukam gunug, Tis

Synonyms

Cremostachys fulva Tul.;