Chionanthus pluriflorus

Family: Oleaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The leaves are opposite and simple. The flowers are 4 mm across. They are yellow and in groups in the axils of leaves. The fruit are about 2 cm long. They are green and warty.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests and in swamps up to 1,500 m above sea level. It can be on sandy or clay soils. It grows in Borneo.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bangkolat, Bangkulat, Bekeraiah, Bukar, Ibun, Kuku mendo, Matalayong, Mok, Muak, Siwaka

Synonyms

Linociera pluriflora Knobl. Linociera verruculosa Merr.;