Callicarpa longifolia Lam., Encycl. 1 (1783)
Latin for 'long leaves'.

Description
Shrub up to 6 m tall and 11 cm dbh. Stipules absent. Leaves opposite, simple, penni-veined, densely short hairy, margin slightly toothed. Flowers ca. 2 mm diameter, white-pink-bluish, placed in panicles. Fruits ca. 2 mm diameter, white, drupes.

Ecology
In secondary regrowth and open sites in mixed dipterocarp forests up to 400 m altitude. Often along rivers and streams and hillsides with poor sandy soils. Also on limestone.

Uses
The roots are used to treat stomach-ache and diarrhea. The leaves are used to treat malaria.

Distribution
Tropical Asia and Australia. In Borneo found throughout the island.

Local names in Borneo
Dambar basi, Jambal basi, Massi, Mata atok, Nasi-nasi, Sembar basi, Tambar basi, Tinggar laput.