Alphonsea boniana

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-10 m tall. Young branches are hairy. The leaves are narrowly oval and 5-11 cm long by 1.4-3 cm wide. The flowers opposite the leaves and are white. There are 1 or 2 flowers in a group.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in evergreen jungle.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

In NE Thailand fruit are ripe August to November.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Alphonsea glabrifolia Craib; Alphonsea pallida Craib; Alphonsea squamosa Finet & Gagnep.;