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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 16
Collected with F. L. Apu
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 4th division, Kelabit Highlands. Young secondary forest in Pa Dalih area
Coordinates 3° 40' N 115° 50' E
Minimum elevation (m) 1000
Maximum elevation (m) 1000
Start date 1992/12/04
End date 1992/12/04
Family Actinidiaceae
Identification Saurauia tewensis Korth.
Determined by Christensen, H.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Tree some 6 m. tall. Mature fruit gelly-like. Very common pioneer in regenerating swidden fields. Uses: Fruit edible, very tasty with a sherry-like aroma. Preferred as fencing post, as it quickly and easily sprouts from a cut post. Name in Kelabit language: Rabachak.

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