Baccaurea carinata
Family: Phyllanthaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 10 m tall. It has a dense crown. Male and female flowers occur on separate plants. The flowers are fruit are produced on the trunk of the tree. The fruit are oval and 21 mm long by 12 mm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in secondary rainforest and swamp forest. It occurs between 50-100 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, New Guinea, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds. Seeds germinate in a few days.