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Ki schor
Antidesma tetrandum

Family: Phyllanthaceae


What it is like

A small tree. It grows 4-6 m tall. The young parts are hairy. The leaves are alternate. They are 20 cm long by 7 cm wide. The leaves are oval and taper to the tip. The fruit are fleshy and 5 mm long. They are edible.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in mixed forests between 100-2,400 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indochina, Indonesia, SE Asia, Thailand


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Pohon buni ande-ande

Synonyms

Antidesma auritum Tul.; Antidesma blumei Tul.; Antidesma salaccense Zoll. & Moritzi;