Baccaurea microcarpa

Family: Phyllanthaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 10 m tall. It has a dense crown. The trunk is 25-30 cm across. Male and female flowers are on separate plants. The flowers and fruit are produced on the trunk. The fruit are round and 1 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It occurs at about 200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Papua, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit probably edible

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds. Seeds germinate in a few days.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Baccaurea nesophila var. microcarpa Airy Shaw;