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Baccaurea maingayi

Family: Phyllanthaceae


What it is like

A small tree. It grows 22 m tall. The leaves are small and simple. They are hairy underneath. The leaves are crowded at the ends of twigs. The flowers are about 1.2 mm across. They are yellowish/ The fruit are about 2 cm long. They hang on the stems.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Kapul, Setai belabou, Tampoi

Synonyms