Anisophyllea disticha is a shrub or small tree seldom over 2m (but can reach up to 7m according to Corner [1997]). The diagnoistic feature is the two types of leaves; the large being rhomboid and the minute ones being tear-drop shape. It is very common in the understorey of our Central Catchment and Bukit Timah Nature Reserves.
Interesting Facts: The Mousedeer Plant is so named because of rumours that the ripe red fruits are eaten by mousedeers. The wood is hard and suitable for making into walking-sticks (Corner, 1997)