| Etymology | Genus | Red backside, referring to the reddish, reflexed valves of the fruits |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Climbing | |
| Family | Olacaceae | |
| Synonyms | - | |
| Common Names | Kulim Akar, Cha-om, Krathiam Ling | |
| Status | Native: Vulnerable | |
| Form | Woody climber | |
| Native Distribution | India, Central Himalaya to Hainan and Malesia | |
Diagnostics:
A liana found in our nature reserves. Its thin leaves are variable in shape and have three secondary veins radiating from the petiole. The flower is very tiny, and the petals can be white, yellow or green (Pimwadee & Pranom, 2008). The fruit is encapsulated by the calyx, which, when ripe, splits open to reveal a red inner surface with a dark purple seed.
At MacRitchie Reservoir.
Leaf upper surface.
Leaf lower surface.
Branch.
TIny flowers.
Flowers closeup.
References
Pimwadee P, Pranom C (2008) e-Flora of Thailand, Olacaceae. 14(1): 46–67. https://botany.dnp.go.th/eflora. Accessed on 16-Sep-2025
Author: Siyang
Posted: 2025-09-15 / Modified: 2025-09-16
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