Discospermum abnorme
(Korth.) S.J.Ali & Robbr.
Rubiaceae
Diplospora abnormis (Korth.) Valeton ex H.J.P.Winkl.
Diplospora confusa Hook.f.
Diplospora singularis Korth.
Diplospora singularis Kurz
Discospermum confusum (Hook.f.) Kuntze
Discospermum singulare (Korth.) Kuntze
Gynopachis abnormis Korth.
Randia abnormis (Korth.) Boerl.
Tricalysia abnormis (Korth.) Merr.
Tricalysia singularis (Korth.) K.Schum.
Vangueria palembanica Miq.
Common Name:
General Information
Discospermum abnorme is an evergreen shrub or a small tree that usually grows up to 8 metres tall, though there are reports of trees up to 18 metres. The bole is usually straight[
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The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a coffee substitute.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
E. Asia - northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia.
Habitat
Evergreen forest, sometimes along streams; occasionally also in mixed deciduous forest; at elevations from 50 - 900 metres[
]. Lowland rain forest[
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Properties
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 5.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
A hot decoction of the roasted leaves is used to make a drink known as 'kopi Kubu'. This is used as a substitute for coffee in Sumatra[
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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- http://proseanet.org/
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- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
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Ajna Fern
with help from
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