This small three is native to Indonesia and "melinjo" is the common Indonesian name for the plant. Melinjo has been consumed for centuries by the Indonesian population

The history of Melinjo can be traced back to the Kingdom of Yogyakarta and Banten, where the melinjo tree grows in abundance. In this area one can find a high concentration of melinjo trees and expectedly with the highest per capita consumption of melinjo. It may not be a coincidence that the population of Yogyakarta also has the longest life-expectancy in Indonesia, an average 10% higher than the rest of the population. 

Melinjo is commonly cultivated throughout Indonesia and the seeds, leaves and flowers are used as an ingredient in many dishes served on important traditional occasions. For instance, the seeds of melinjo are used for producing emping; a cracker, one of the staples in the Indonesian kitchen. Emping can be found in any well-stocked Asian supermarket globally. In addition to the seeds, melinjo tree also provides the farmers with other valuable benefits. It provides shade in the villages making the living conditions more pleasant in the extreme tropical heat. Maybe even more significantly, the melinjo tree is a very important plant in the Indonesian agro-forestry.

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