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Elateriospermum

Elateriospermum is a monotypic plant genus in the family Euphorbiaceae. The genus is the only member of tribe Elateriospermeae and contains a singles species, Elateriospermum tapos. It is found from Southern Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Java, and Sumatra. and known locally as buah perah or perah tree.

This plant (; kra) is mentioned in Thai literature.

It has poisonous fruits which can be rendered edible after careful preparation.

formerly included in genus

moved to Blumeodendron

  • ''Elateriospermum paucinervium Elmer - Blumeodendron tokbrai''
  • ''Elateriospermum tokbrai Blume - Blumeodendron tokbrai''