Cong sua bac bo
Eberhardtia tonkinensis
Family: Sapotaceae
What it is like
A medium sized tree. It is 18-20 m high. The trunk is straight and 20-40 cm across. The leaves are 15-30 cm long by 7-12 cm wide. The fruit are round or oval and 4-5 cm across. They have 5 seeds. The seeds are flat and shiny and 4 cm long by 2 cm wide.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows between 100-1,000 m altitude. It occurs in primary and secondary forests. It is a light demanding tree, but needs shade when young. A temperature between 20-25°C is best. A rainfall of 1,300 mm is the minimum. It needs a deep, moist soil. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The seeds have oil which can be pressed out and eaten or used for cooking.
Edible parts
Seeds - oil
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bara bacbo