Burmese grape tree, Engkuni fruit tree
Baccaurea javanica

Family: Phyllanthaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-12 m tall. The trunk can be 30 cm across. It can have buttresses. The leaves are simple and alternate. The male and female flowers are on separate plants. The flowers and fruit are produced on the trunk. The fruit are round and 11-17 mm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in rainforest and freshwater swamps. It occurs from sea level to 1,800 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nicobar, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from fresh seeds. Seeds germinate in a few days.

Flowers and fruit can be produced all year round.

Its other names

Local names

Pohon menteng jawa

Synonyms

Adenocrepis javanica Blume; Aporosa dolichocarpa Pax. & K. Hoffm.; Baccaurea acuminata (Miq.) Mull.Arg.; Baccaurea leucodermis Hook.f. ex Ridl.; Baccaurea minahassae Koord.; Baccaurea minutiflora Mull.Arg.; Baccaurea sanguinea J. J. Sm.; Diasperus javanicus (Miq.) Kuntze; Hedycarpus javanicus Miq.; Microsepala acuminata Miq.; Phyllanthus javanicus (Miq.) Mull.Arg.;