Aglaia leucophylla

Family: Meliaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows up to 25 m tall. The leaves are alternate and compound. The leaflets are slightly hairy underneath. The flowers are about 1 mm across. They are pale yellow. They are in groups. The fruit are 3 cm across. They are a greyish yellow. The seeds have a white to red fleshy layer around them.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in evergreen forests near streams. It is usually on limestone bedrock and in Thailand grows between 100-300 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Brunei, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit - aril

How it is grown

In Thailand it usually flowers June to September and fruits November to May.

Its other names

Local names

Kantupak, Makhuang, Merabakan, Pangak, Perumpong hutan, Sang ka tong

Synonyms

Aglaia agusanensis Elmer ex Merr.; Aglaia elmeri Merr.; Aglaia heteroclita King; Aglaia insignis Schwartz; Aglaia kunstleri King; Aglaia mirandae Merr.; Aglaia pallida Merr.; Aglaia simplex Merr.;