Benstonea atrocarpa
Family: Pandanaceae
What it is like
A pandanus tree.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland swamp forest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand
How it is used for food
The young leaves are used to flavour food.
Edible parts
Leaves - flavouring
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mengkuang
Synonyms
Pandanus atrocarpus Griff.;