Aglaia forbesii

Family: Meliaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows up to about 28 m high. The leaves are alternate and compound. The flowers are about 1 mm across. They are pale yellow. They occur in large groups. They from are about 2 cm across. They are pale green. The seeds have a clear white or pink layer around them.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level. It is often near streams in evergreen forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand

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 are March and April and fruit May to August.

Its other names

Local names

Hom, Langsat burung, Lantupak, Merlangsat, Segara, Suloh

Synonyms

Aglaia humilis King;