Aglaia chittagonga

Family: Meliaceae

What it is like

An evergreen tree. It grows 10-14 m tall. The leaves are compound and 30 cm long. The leaflets underneath are covered with small pale brown scales. The flowers are in clusters 10 cm long. The fruit are oval and are in 2 sections but do not split.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests between 25-1,600 m above sea level. It can be over limestone.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia, Taiwan, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

In Thailand flowering and fruiting can be February to December, but is more common mid year.

Its other names

Local names

Khang klao nu, Sa ka tong, Ta suea, Tang kiat

Synonyms

Amoora chittagonga (Miq.) Hiern; Aphanamixis chittagonga (Miq.) Harid. & R. R. Rao;