Hame, Haa
Antidesma platyphyllum

Family: Phyllanthaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 7-15 m tall. The leaves are simple and alternate. Plants are separately male and female. The fruit are 1.2 cm long. They are purple to pink berries.

There are about 100-170 Antidesma species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It is native to Hawaii. It grows in wet forests. It grows between 150-1,525 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Cuba, Hawaii, North America, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, USA, West Indies

How it is used for food

The fruit are used for syrup, jellies and wine.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Hamehame, Mehame

Synonyms

Antidesma platyphyllum var. hamakuaense Fosberg; Antidesma platyphyllum var. hillebrandii Pax & K. Hoffm.; Antidesma platyphyllum f. rubrum O. Deg. & Sherff; Antidesma platyphyllum var. subamplexicaule Sherff; Antidesma pulvinatum var. contractum O. Deg. & Sherff; Antidesma pulvinatum var. leiogonum Sherff;