Betis
ZZ Madhuca betis

Family: Sapotaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The leaves are clustered at the ends of the small branches. They are 20-25 cm long by 7-9 cm wide. They are hairy underneath. The flowers are white and hairy and in round clusters. The fruit is narrowly oval and brown. It is 3-4 cm long. It has a large shiny seed

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Philippines, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Medicine

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bakaiau, Baniti, Banitis, Lotoo tulu, Manilg, Papagai, Pappagan, Pianga, Piangan, Puntik, Sulewe

Synonyms

Azaola betis Blanco; Bassia betis (Blanco) Merr.; Illipe betis (Blanco) Merr.l Isonandra betis (Blanco) Baehni; Madhuca philippinensis Merr.; Payena betis (Blanco) Fern.-Vill.;