Aglaia exstipulata

Family: Meliaceae

What it is like

A tree. The aril or fleshy layer around the seeds is white.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in evergreen forest on limestone or granite bedrock.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Brunei, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, aril

How it is grown

In Thailand it can flower and fruit for much of the year but most commonly flowers July to October and fruits June to July.

Its other names

Local names

Huat ngo, Sang khriat

Synonyms

Aglaia longifolia Teijsm. & Binn.; Aglaia griffithii (Hiern) Kurz; Aglaia minutiflora var. griffithii Hiern.; Euphoria exstipulata Griff.;