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Louvi 
Flacourtia inermis
a.k.a. Rukam, Batoko Plum, Lori-Lori  


Red-purple, grape-sized fruit with juicy flesh.

Description: Small or medium sized tree that is very invasive in some tropical areas.

Hardiness: Unknown, but presumably not freeze hardy.

Growing Environment: Cultural information is unknown though it flourishes in tropical climates.

Propagation: By seeds.

Uses: The fruits are eaten fresh or cooked.

Native Range: Native to the Philippines, but has naturalized in tropical Asia and Africa.