Memecylon scutellatum

Family: Melastomataceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-4 m tall. It has many branches. The young branches are 4 sided. The leaves are oval and 2-5 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. They are leathery and have lumps on both surfaces. The flowers are in groups in the axils of leaves. The fruit is berry like and round and 6-7 mm across. They are lumpy.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In southern China it grows in open area and near streams up to about 300 m above sea level. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, China, Indochina, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Memecylon edule var. scutellatum (Lour.) Triana; Scutula suctellata Loureiro;