Bruinsmia polysperma

Family: Styracaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 15 m tall. The trunk is 60 cm across. The leaves are narrowly oval and 14-17 cm long by 6-8 cm wide. There can be teeth towards the tip. The fruit are oblong and 10-12 mm long by 7-9 mm wide. The seeds are 1.5 mm long and pointed at both ends.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in primary forests between 1,100-1,300 m above sea level in Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten.

Fruit are sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

In southern China plants flower in April to July and fruit October to December.

Its other names

Local names

Theipalingkawh

Synonyms

Styrax polyspermus C. B. Clarke;