Ziziphus calophylla

Family: Rhamnaceae

What it is like

A strong vigorous sprawler. The stems can be 8 cm across. They have hooked prickles. The fruit are small and orange. They are 1 cm across. They are sweet.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Akar onak, Akar pilau, Dawai-dawai, Dedawai, Jambu kelawar, Kuku lang rimba, Kula lang betina, Sisilan nibut, Song

Synonyms

Berchemia calophylla (Wall.) G. Don; Ziziphus ornata Miq.;