Rhodamnia latifolia

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It can grow u to 25 m tall. The trunk is cylinder shaped and 25 cm across. The bark is grey or brown and cracked. The leaves are simple and opposite. They are 6-14 cm long by 3.5-7.5 cm wide. The flowers are in the axils of the leaves. The fruit are 7-12 mm long and dark red. They are fleshy. There are 4-11 seeds 3-4 mm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Monoxora latifolia Benth.; Rhodamnia lamprophylla Diels; Rhodamnia polyantha Diels;