Kibara coriacea

Kibara coriacea is a plant in the family Monimiaceae. The specific epithet coriacea is from the Latin meaning "leathery", referring to the leaves.

Description

Kibara coriacea grows as a shrub or tree measuring up to tall with a diameter of up to. The smooth bark is pale grey. The ovoid fruits are drupes, ripen to deep blue, purple or black, and measure up to long. The fruits are considered edible.

Distribution and habitat

Kibara coriacea grows naturally in India, in Indonesia and Malaysia, and in Singapore. Its habitat is lowland rain forests and lower montane forests from sea-level to altitude.