Rami lepisanthes tree
Lepisanthes ramiflora
Family: Sapindaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It can grow 22 m tall. The trunk can be 20 cm across. The leaves have 4-6 pairs of leaflets. The fruit is narrowly oval sideways and can have 2 lobes. It is 1 cm long by 1.5 cm wide. It is red or dark purple.
It is endemic to Sarawak near Kuching.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in secondary forest from sea level to 100 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Pohon salakiki rami