Vaccinium bancanum

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It can grow 30 m tall and the trunk be 40 cm across. It can be a climber on trees. The leaves are alternate and simple. The flowers are 3 mm across. They are bell-shaped and greenish white. The fruit are green to black and 5 mm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It can grow in freshwater swamps and on poor sandy soil. It grows up to 1,800 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

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

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Brang kanji, Brengkenyi, Kayu temau, Seik-ting

Synonyms

Vaccinium adenurum C. E. C. Fischer; and others