Mangrove thorn, Batoko plum
Scolopia macrophylla

Family: Salicaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 6-10 m high. It has thorns. The leaves are alternate and oval. They are 8-12 cm long and have teeth along the edge. The flowers are greenish white. Ripe fruit are orange. They are 6-8 mm long. There are 2-6 seeds.

Also put in the Flacourtiaceae family.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in wet places and flooded forests. It grows at the rear of mangroves. It grows between 5-150 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, Caribbean, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Puerto Rico, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, West Indies

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Bom ba, Krakhob praek, Pohon rukam betina

Synonyms

Scolopia rhinanthera Clos.;