Kisariawan
Symplocos odoratissima
Family: Symplocaceae
What it is like
A tree. It can grow 10-25 m tall. The leaves have leaf stalks. The leaves are narrowly oval. The base is acute of wedge shaped. There are teeth along the edge. They are shiny and dark green above and dull pale green underneath. The flowers are in the axils of leaves or near the ends of the branches. They are in groups 5-25 cm long and have a rusty covering.
There are over 250 Symplocos species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. In Indonesia it grows from sea level to 1,200 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Young red leaf-sheaths are eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves