Alphonsea lutea

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 10-20 m tall. The bark is dark brown and corky. The leaves are simple and alternate. They are slightly hairy underneath. The leaves are oblong and 8-14 cm long by 3-7 cm wide. The flowers contain both sexes. They are in dense fascicles and opposite the leaves. The fruit are round or oval and 1.5 cm long. They are hairy.

The Annonaceae are a mainly tropical family.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in moist deciduous forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sri Lanka

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Fonseti, Jong-mol-kung, Noga kala, Zawngbalhla-rah-techi

Synonyms

Bocagea lutea Baill.; Alphonsea sclerocarpa Thwaites; Alphonsea madrasapatana Bedd.; Uvaria lutea Roxb.; Uvaria russelii Wall.;