Anagas
Semecarpus longifolius

Family: Anacardiaceae

What it is like

A tree. It loses its leaves during the year. It grows 20 tall and the trunk is 30 cm across. The leaves are very large. The flowers are on the trunk and branches. The flowers are white. The fruit is fleshy with a stone. It grows 1-2 cm across. The fruit stalk is cone shaped and 2 cm long by 1.5 cm wide. The sap can irritate the skin.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in lowland forests. It grows near seashores.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Philippines, SE Asia, Taiwan

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit, caution

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Anagas-babae, Chollocho, Manalu, Libas, Kasoy-kasoy

Synonyms

Semecarpus gigantifolia Vidal;