Wild coffee
Tricalysia malaccense

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 10 m high. It can be 30 m high.

There are about 25 Diplospora species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indochina, Malaysia, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand

How it is used for food

A drink is made from the leaves.

Edible parts

Leaves - tea

How it is grown

Plants are grown from fresh seed.

Its other names

Local names

Gading-gading, Kahwan hutan, Tulang-tulang, Yam kwai

Synonyms

Diplospora malaccense Hook.f.