Asam bulitisan
Mangifera havilandii
Family: Anacardiaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 35 m tall. The leaves are broadly oval. They are 8-18 cm long by 3-7 cm wide. The fruit is broadly oval and fleshy. It is 3 cm long by 2 cm wide. It is black with pale pink flesh.
There are about 40 Mangifera species. An unresolved name in The Plant List.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in lowland forests. It is often near freshwater swamps. It grows up to 300 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sarawak, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The fruit is sweet.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants fruit March to October.
Its other names
Local names
Asam damaran, Asam raba, Bajam lian