Stemonurus secundiflorus

Family: Stemonuraceae

What it is like

A tall tree. It grows 10-24 m high. The trunk can be 40 cm across. The leaves are alternate and simple. The flowers are 7 mm across. They are green to yellow. The fruit are 4.5 cm along. They are green. They can float.

Also put in the Olacaceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It often grows in swampy places. It grows up 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 is eaten after special preparation. The seeds are eaten after repeated cooking.

Edible parts

Seeds, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ensurok, Entaburok, Jerumut, Lada hutan, Lada-lada hutan, Lokan, Pepepat bukit, Sabar bubu, Sebungku, Semanten, Semburok

Synonyms

Croton laurifolius Nor.; Lasianthera secundiflora (Blume) Miq.; Lasianthera secundiflora var. sumatrana Miq.; Stemonurus lanceolatus Becc.; Stemonurus pauciflorus Ridl.; Stemonurus ridleyanus Sleum.; Stemonurus secundiflorus var. valetonii Hochr.; Urandra lanceolata (Becc.) O. Ktze; Urandra secundiflora (Blume) O. Ktze;