Calophyllum calaba

Family: Clusiaceae

What it is like

An evergreen tree. It grows 40 m tall. The trunk can be 1.5 m across. The leaves are narrowly oval and wedge shaped at the base. The flowers are in groups in the axils of leaves. The fruit are bright orange.

Also put in the family Calophyllaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the dry forest zone. It grows from sea level to 620 m above sea level. It is resistant to fire. It can sprout from stumps. It grows in areas with a rainfall between 1,500-2,000 mm per year. It grows in areas with an average temperate of 25°C.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andamans, Asia, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Caribbean, Grenada, Guianas, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, North America, Peru, Puerto Rico (country/location of origin), SE Asia, Singapore, South America, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Trinidad, USA, Virgin Islands, West Indies

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw. The fruit are pleasant and acid.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Balud, Bangkur, Bintangor bunga, Guru kina, Kayu paku, Maria, Mu-ta-ngoh, Phaong, Ta ngo

Synonyms

Calophyllum burmanni var. parvifolium Wight; Calophyllum retusum Wall. ex Planch. & Triana;