Kelili - Lepisanthes alata

Synonyms : Otophora alata

Common names : Krumbi, Kelili, Engkilili ( Sarawak ) ; Kelelek, Gegelek ( Johor ) ; Ceri Terengganu, Perupok.

Family : Sapindaceae

Origin : Borneo, Java, the Philippines

Habitat : riverside, lowland forest, clayish soils

Botanical Description :

Annual, small tree.

Foliage : compound, 8-12 pairs leaflets ; leaflet 20-45cm long, ovate-lanceolate.  Glabrous at base, entire margin, pointed tips ; young leaves pinkish-purple, green when mature.

Flowers : monoecious, cluster, scentless; 5 purple-red petals.

Fruits : trigonous-obovoid, pointed tip, 2.5-4cm diameter, mature fruits red to dark red colour, translucent fleshy pulp, seed 1-5.