Spiny serut tree
Streblus ilicifolius

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 10 m tall. The bark is greyish-white and smooth. The small branches are angular and have spines. These are 1-2 cm long. The leaves are oval and 1-5 cm long by up to 3 cm wide. The edges can curve back and have spiny teeth. The ripe fruit are black. They are 1 cm across.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in limestone areas. It grows between 100-500 m above sea level in southern China.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, China, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The flesh of the ripe fruit are eaten raw or cooked.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds and stem cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Ki ret, Lelimau, Limau hutan, Limau lelang antan, Limau-limau, Limau nyanik, Pohon serut duri, Pokok renjis, Pokok temin, Sebantun, Semantan

Synonyms

Pseudotrophis laxiflora Warb.; Taxotrophis aquifolioides W. C. Ko; Taxotrophis ilicifolia Vidal; Taxotrophis longispina Merr. & Chun; Taxotrophis obtusa Elmer; Taxotrophis triapiculata Gamble; Taxotrophis macrophylla Boerl.; ?