Lepisanthes fruticosa, also known as chammaliang, is a species of flowering plant in the lychee family, Sapindaceae.
Description The species grows between 1.5 and 10 m tall, rarely up to 15 m, and has a bole diameter of 2 to 15 cm. Its fruits are red/black and about 4 cm in diameter.
Distribution and habitat Lepisanthes fruticosa is found in Southeast Asia, where it can be seen as primary vegetation in open forests, besides rivers, and at elevations from sea level to .
Cultivation and uses The species is frequently cultivated locally, as it can grow in a wide range of soil conditions. The fruits are sweet when ripe and can be eaten fresh, while the seed can be roasted. The roots can be used as a poultice that relieves itching and lowers temperature in fevers.
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