Baccaurea nanihua

Family: Phyllanthaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows from 5 to 25 m tall. The trunk can be 8-40 cm across. Male and female flowers are on separate plants. The flowers and fruit are produced on the trunk. The fruit are about 3 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in rain forest and along rivers. It can be on the edge of mangrove swamps. It grows from sea level to 600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit possibly edible.

How it is grown

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

Its other names

Local names

Haharu, Makar lasi, Nani hua

Synonyms

Baccaurea nanihua var. nanihua; Baccaurea nanihua var. oblongata J. J. Sm.; Baccaurea tristis Pax & K. Hoffm.;