Symplocos cerasifolia

Family: Symplocaceae

What it is like

A tree.It grows 20-30 m tall. The trunk can be 20-30 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It can grow up to 1,000 m above sea level. It often grows in sandy soils.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Papua, Malaysia, Thailand, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Jirak, Madang

Synonyms

Bobua cerasifolia Miers; Eugenioides cerasifolium Kuntze;