Crescent tree
Aporosa benthamiana

Family: Phyllanthaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The leaves are alternate and narrowly drop shaped. They are 14-50 cm long by 4-12 cm wide. Male and female flowers are separate. The male flowers are in groups of 6-10 and they are 12-35 mm long. The female flowers are in groups of 3-5 and are 6-11 mm long. The flowers are yellow. The fruit are egg shaped and orange to red. They are 13-18 mm long by 11-18 mm wide. The pulp is orange.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 1,300 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, SE Asia, Singapore

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kayu asam

Synonyms

Aporosa euphlebia Merr.; Aporosa grandifolia Merr.; Aporosa lunata var. philippinensis Pax & K. Hoffm.; Aporosa stipulosa Merr.;