Austrobuxus nitidus

Family: Picrodendraceae

What it is like

A shrub or tree. It grows 30 m tall. It has a trunk 6 m tall. The trunk is 50 cm across. The small branches are pal greyish-brown.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It can grow up to 2,200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit - oil

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Austrobuxus montanus (Ridl.) Airy Shaw; and others