Long-leaf drypetes tree
Drypetes longifolia

Family: Putranjivaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows about 30 m tall. The twigs are hollow and filled with ants. The leaves are alternate and simple. The base of the leaf is unequal. The leaves are large. The flowers are 8 mm across and white. They are in groups in the axils of leaves. They fruit are about 2.5 cm long. They are orange red and fleshy. They are on the stems. The plant is defended by ants.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests up to about 600 m above sea level. It grows on sandy soils along rivers and on dry hillsides. It can be on limestone.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andaman Islands, Asia, Brunei, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Kikr daun besar, Maklawi, Mintulang, Pohon kikir daun panjang

Synonyms

Cyclostemon longifolius Blume; Cyclostemon macrophyllus Blume; Cyclostemon macrophyllus var. malaccensis Hook. f.; Drypetes macrophylla (Blume) Pax & Hoffm.; and several others