Lepisanthes fruticosa

The fruit is a subglobose to ellipsoid berry up to 4 cm in diameter. At ripening, it is dark red to black. The flesh is sweet. The fruit can be eaten fresh, as it is sweet when ripe. The seeds are eaten roasted.

Similar plants:

• Lepisanthes alata, Otophora alata (Johore Tree, Malaysian Lepisanthe, Perupoks)
• Lepisanthes amoena (Malaysian Lepisanthes, Buah Matahari)
• Lepisanthes rubiginosa, Sapindus rubiginosa, Erioglossum rubiginosum (Rusty Sapindus)