Lepisanthes fruticosa
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Sapindaceae |
| Genus: | Lepisanthes |
| Species: | L. fruticosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Lepisanthes fruticosa | |
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Lepisanthes fruticosa, also known as chammaliang, is a species of flowering plant in the lychee family, Sapindaceae.[3]
Description
The species grows between 1.5 and 10 m tall, rarely up to 15 m, and has a bole diameter of 2 to 15 cm.[3] Its fruits are red/black and about 4 cm in diameter.[4]
Distribution and habitat
Lepisanthes fruticosa is found in Southeast Asia, where it can be seen as primary vegetation in open forests, besides rivers, and at elevations from sea level to 1,400 meters (4,600 ft).[3]
Cultivation and uses
The species is frequently cultivated locally, as it can grow in a wide range of soil conditions. The fruits are sweet when ripe and can be eaten fresh, while the seed can be roasted. The roots can be used as a poultice that relieves itching and lowers temperature in fevers.[4]
References
- ↑ Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI); IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2018). "Lepisanthes fruticosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018 e.T135802720A135802722. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T135802720A135802722.en. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
- ↑ "Lepisanthes fruticosa (Roxb.) Leenh". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Tropical Plants Database, Lepisanthes fruticosa - Useful Tropical Plants". tropical.theferns.info. Retrieved 2026-06-13.
- 1 2 Subhadrabandhu, Suranant (December 2001). Under-Utilized Plants of Thailand. Bangkok, Thailand: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. p. 38.