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Baccaurea nesophila

Family: Phyllanthaceae


What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows from 8 to 20 m tall. The trunk can be 10-30 cm across. Male and female flowers are on separate plants. The flowers and fruit are produced on the trunk. The fruit are about 2 cm across.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in swamp forests. It grows from sea level to 500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, 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.


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