Salacia grandiflora

Family: Celastraceae

What it is like

A sprawling shrub or woody creeper. The leaves are shiny on both surfaces. The fruit are orange and fleshy. They are 3-5 cm across. There are 2 or more seeds in each fruit.

It is also put in the family Hippocrataceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in lowland forests up to 750 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand

How it is used for food

The sweet layer around the seed is eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Andor solpu, Hempedal ayam, Membatu pasir, Mempedal ayam, Meriku, Nasi sejuk, Pedal ayam, Serapat

Synonyms

Salacia longifolia Hook.f. ex M. Laws; Salacia scortechinii King;