Alphonsea maingayi
Family: Annonaceae
What it is like
A moderate sized tree. The bark is black. The branches are spreading. The cut bark has a cucumber like smell. The leaves are oblong to sword shaped. They have short rusty coloured hairs. The ripe fruit are yellow.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Malaysia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit have a sweet and sour taste.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Flowering occurs December to January with fruit in February.
Its other names
Local names
Mengkudang, Pepisang bukit, Pisang-pisang batu, Terbak