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Aglaia hiernii

Family: Meliaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The trunk can be 30 cm across. The crown is broad and rounded. Trees are separately male and female. It has broad compound leaves. The fruit are oval and yellow or brown. They are 5 cm long by 3.5 cm wide and have a single large seed.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 20-1,700 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia


How it is used for food

The layer of orange flesh around the seed is sweet and edible.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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