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Babas drypetes tree
Drypetes macrostigma

Family: Putranjivaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 32 m tall. The trunk is 75 cm across. The leaves are alternate and simple. The flowers are 8 mm across. They are yellow and in bundles in the axils of leaves. The fruit are 3 cm across. They are on the stems and are green to yellow. They are fleshy.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 400 m above sea level. It grows in Kalimantan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown

It can be grown from seeds.


Its other names

Local names

Pohon bintang babas

Synonyms