Bayam badak
Strombosia javanica

Family: Olacaceae

What it is like

A tall tree. It can grow 26 m high but is usually smaller. The crown is dense. The bark is yellowish-grey and can be cracked. The leaves are smooth on the upper surface. The flowers are in a group at the top of the flowering stalk. These are in the axils of the leaves. The fruit are fleshy but cut off at the top.

There are about 12 Strombosia species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in lowland rainforest. It grows up to 600 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Brunei, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

The leaves taste like beans and are eaten raw or cooked.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

It is slow growing.

Its other names

Local names

Banatha, Dali-dali, Dedali, Maharik, Ki kachang, Kachang-kachang, Kayu kachang, Madang kalawar, Sanam-sanam, Mahallata, Mangkudur, Tungang, Yin-bada

Synonyms

Strombosia javanica var. sumatrana Valet.;