Aglaia ijzermannii

Family: Meliaceae

What it is like

A tree. The crown is broad and irregular. The trunk has branches from near the base. Plants are separately male and female. The fruit are orange to brown and 2 cm long by 2 cm wide. There are 2 seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests near rivers between 30-120 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The fleshy layer around the seeds is sweet and edible.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Aglaia salicifolia Ridl.; Aglaia yzermannii Boerl. & Koord.;