Trema tomentosum (Roxb.) H.Hara

Etymology	Genus	From Greek, Trema, meaning hole or aperture; referring to the pitted stone in the fruit
	Species	Hairy
Family		Cannabaceae
Synonyms		Celtis tomentosa Roxb.
Common Names		Poison Peach
Status		Native: Vulnerable
Form		Small tree
Native Distribution		China, Indian subcontinent, Indochina, Malesia, Australasia

Diagnostics:

A common small tree in our secondary forests up to 10m. The leaves have prominent raised tertiary veins from the underside. The petiole and mid-vein are sometimes reddish. The leaf margins are minutely serrated. The leaf is cordate at the base and tapers to a tip. The leaves and young branches are covered in hairs.

Author: Siyang
Posted: 2025-08-09 / Modified: 2025-10-27