Borneo sabayan tree
Aphanamixis borneensis

Family: Meliaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 13 m tall. The leaves are alternate and compound. The flowers are 3 mm across. They are cream coloured and in groups. The fruit are 2.5 cm across. They are red capsules. The seeds have a bright red fleshy layer or aril.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It can grow up to 1,900 m above sea level. It grows in lowland and hill rainforests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Ayam sabayan, Bahko brawo, Bunyou, Bunyou kolik, Kayu bunyo, Lantupak, Lapunian batu, Pohon sabayan, Segera

Synonyms

Amoora borneensis Miq.; Aphanamixis pedicellata Ridl.; Aphanamixis pulgarensis Elmer; Ricinocarpodendron borneense (Miq.) Mabb.; Walsura punctata var. papillosa Suss & Heine;