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Aglaia laxiflora

Family: Meliaceae


What it is like

A small tree up to 25 m tall. The leaves are alternate and compound. The flowers are about 1 mm across. They are yellow and in large groups. The fruit are about 4 cm across. They are yellow to orange and are fleshy. The seeds have a layer around them that lets light through.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It occurs in Borneo.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Bako, Embunjau. Katitwar, Lantupak, Pejau, Penjeha

Synonyms