Kalomala
Elaeocarpus calomala
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
What it is like
A medium sized tree. It grows 25 m tall. The leaves are alternate, smooth, oval, pointed at both ends and toothed at the edges. The flowers are white and have a smell. They are borne in flower clusters along a stalk in the axils of leaves. The fruit are oval and red.
There are about 360 Elaeocarpus species mostly in the tropics.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. They occur in the Philippines in Mt Province and from Luzon to southern Mindanao growing in primary forest at low and high altitudes. It grows up to 1,300 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Pacific, Philippines (country/location of origin), SE Asia
How it is used for food
The fleshy portion of the fruit is eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bongani, Kunakun