Marumia muscosa
Family: Melastomataceae
What it is like
A large climbing shrub. It is branched. It can be 5-25 m tall. It often has adhesive roots near the base. The end small branches hang down. The leaves are opposite. The base is shallowly heart shaped. They taper to the tip. The leaves are 7-20 cm long by 3-9 cm wide. They have a dense rusty covering. The flowers are in the axils of the leaves higher on the plant. The flowers are large.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in mountain forests between 50-1,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The young shoots are eaten raw or steamed They have a sour taste. The ripe fruit is eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves, shoots, fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Arej harendong badak, Harendong bulu