Pternandra rostrata
(Cogn.) Nayar
MelastomataceaeFruit
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Fruit
The fruit are eaten.
Where to Find It
It is a tropical plant. It grows in Borneo. It grows in mixed forests up to 1,600 m above sea level. It is usually on hillsides but can be along streams. It grows on sandy soil.
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Guinea, Sarawak, SE Asia,
Countries: United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Brunei, Bhutan, China, Georgia, Indonesia, Israel, India, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, North Korea, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Laos, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mongolia, Maldives, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Philippines, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Syria, Thailand, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Taiwan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen
How to Identify
A tree. It grows 24 m tall. The leaves are opposite and simple. The flowers are 9 mm across. They are yellow to blue They are in bundles in the axils of leaves. They fruit are 9 mm across and grey green. They are warty.
Names & Synonyms
Nipis kulit, Obah, Sandi-sandi, Sireh-sireh, Siri-siri, Tahi kerlan, Talonga basing, Teberas merah, Tenggok bu'in, Tiju
Kibessia affinis Merr.Kibessia rostrata Cogn.Kibessia tuberculata var. grandifolia Bakh.Kibessia verrucosa Merr.Kibessia verruculosa Merr.Pternandra affinis (Merr.) NayarPternandra grandifolia (Bakh.) NayarPternandra verrucosa (Merr.) Nayar
References (2)
- Chai, P. P. K. (Ed), et al, 2000, A checklist of Flora, Fauna, Food and Medicinal Plants. Lanjak Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary, Sarawak. Forestry Malaysia & ITTO. p 168(As Pternandra sp. ?)
- Slik, F., www.asianplant.net
