Chisocheton patens

Family: Meliaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 35 m tall. The trunk can be 70 cm across. The bark is pale green to black. The flowers are spreading and have a scent. The fruit are round and 7 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Chisocheton barbatus C. DC.; and several others