Fun Facts:
- This plant is famous for its striking, brightly colored stalks that hold small, curved tubular flowers.
- It belongs to the Rubiaceae family, meaning it shares a plant family with both coffee and the Merambong tree.
- Its small, glossy berries change from green to a deep blue-black color, making them a favorite snack for forest birds.
- In traditional Malay medicine, its roots and leaves were gently boiled to create remedies for soothing skin irritations.
Where Can You Find It?
- It is a native shrub that grows happily in the shaded, moist understory of Malaysia’s lowland rainforests.
- You can spot it growing as a small, green bush along the sides of the Pulai Trail.
- Look closely at the forest floor level to spot its colorful flower stalks standing out against the green foliage.