Kenidai badak, Cherek rimba, Sigoh
Microdesmis caseariifolia
Family: Pandaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-8 m tall. The leaves are oblong or sword shaped. They are 6-16 cm long by 3-5 cm wide. The base is wedge shaped and unequal. The flowers are yellow.
There are 11 Microdesmis species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in dense forests between 200-800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves