Pternandra rostrata

Family: Melastomataceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 24 m tall. The leaves are opposite and simple. The flowers are 9 mm across. They are yellow to blue They are in bundles in the axils of leaves. They fruit are 9 mm across and grey green. They are warty.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in Borneo. It grows in mixed forests up to 1,600 m above sea level. It is usually on hillsides but can be along streams. It grows on sandy soil.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Guinea, Sarawak, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Nipis kulit, Obah, Sandi-sandi, Sireh-sireh, Siri-siri, Tahi kerlan, Talonga basing, Teberas merah, Tenggok bu'in, Tiju

Synonyms

Kibessia affinis Merr.; Kibessia rostrata Cogn.; Kibessia tuberculata var. grandifolia Bakh.; Kibessia verrucosa Merr.; Kibessia verruculosa Merr.; Pternandra affinis (Merr.) Nayar; Pternandra grandifolia (Bakh.) Nayar; Pternandra verrucosa (Merr.) Nayar;