Baccaurea mollis
Family: Phyllanthaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 9-16 m tall. It has a dense crown. The trunk is 14-19 cm across. It can have low buttresses. Male and female flowers are on separate plants. The flowers and fruit grow on the trunk. Fruit are round and about 4 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in rainforest. It occurs between 60-550 m above sea level. It can be up to 1,800 m.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw. They are sweet.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed. Seed germinate in a few days.
Plants can flower and fruit occasionally throughout the year.