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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

Synonyms