Knema riangensis
Family: Myristicaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 3-12 m high. The twigs can be angular and 2-3 mm across. The leaves are narrowly oval and 14-30 cm long by 5-11 cm wide. The leaves are shiny above and whitish underneath. The fruit are orange.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in primary forest and along rivers. It is often on yellow sandy clay. It grows between 100-600 m altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The aril or fleshy layer around the seeds in bright red and edible.
Edible parts
Fruit