Ziziphus calophylla
Wall.
Rhamnaceae
Berchemia calophylla (Wall.) G.Don
Common Name:
General Information
Ziziphus calophylla is a strong, vigorous climber with abundant hooked spines[
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The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Southeast Asia - Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, western Indonesia
Habitat
Common in forests[
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Properties
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Habit | Climber |
| Height | 10.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
Fruit - raw[
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]. The orange, minutely brown tomentose. ovoid to globose drupe is about 10mm in diameter[
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Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The wood is durable[
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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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