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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.


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