Horsfieldia borneensis
Family: Myristicaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 35 m tall. The stem has red sap. The leaves are alternate and simple. They can be hairy. The flowers are 2 mm across. They are a yellow pink. They are in groups. The fruit are about 4.5 cm long. They are green to brown. They are smooth and fleshy. They are a capsule. The seeds have an orange fleshy layer or aril around them.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests including swamp forests up to 400 m above sea level. It can grow in sandy or clay soils. It grows in Borneo.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Buah kalop, Dara-dara, Darah-darah, Koompang, Kumpang, Kumpang balau, Lala hutan