Karamunting, Sekulau
Ochthocharis bornensis

Family: Melastomataceae

What it is like

A small shrub. It grows up to 2 m tall. The leaf stalk is 6 cm long. The leaves are 5-17 cm long by 1.-6.5 cm wide. There are teeth along the edge. The fruit is a round capsule about 0.5 cm across. It is black.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in tidal rivers in mangrove forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, SE Asia, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The acid leaves and fruit are eaten raw or cooked.

Edible parts

Leaves, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ochthocharis buruensis Teijsm. & Binn.;