Microcos antidesmifolia

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 27 m tall. The leaves are alternate and simple. They are hairy. The flowers are 7 mm across and white to yellow. They are in groups. The fruit are 12 mm long and yellow orange.

They have also been put in the families Tiliaceae and Sparrmanniaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in open areas in forests up to 900 m above sea level. It is often along rivers but can be on hillsides.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The fruit is sour but edible.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bedemak, Chenderai, Damak-damak, Korodong, Kredong

Synonyms

Grewia antidesmifolia King; Grewia antidesmifolia var. hirsuta King; Grewia elmeri (Merr.) P. S. Ashton; Microcos creaghii Ridl.; Microcos elmeri Merr.;