Salacia ovalis
Salacia ovalis

Family: Celastraceae

What it is like

A woody creeper. It grows 12 m long. The leaves are narrowly oval to oblong. The flowers are in the axils of leaves. The fruit is almost round and fleshy. It is 2-3 cm across. There are 1-2 seeds.

It is also put in the family Hippocrataceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in thickets and forests in the lowlands and up to 1,200 m above sea level. It is also found on beaches.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Philippines, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Akar pelanduk, Gurach batu, Matang olang, Salasia pelanduk

Synonyms

Salacia integrifolia Merr.;