Cyathocalyx sumatranus

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A tree, It grows 23 m tall. The leaves are alternate and oblong. They are finely hairy underneath. They are 14-28 cm by 5-7.5 cm wide. The flowers are in clusters of 2-3. The petals are greenish and 1 cm long. The fruit is egg shaped and has 4-6 large flat seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Xylopia curtisii King; Xylopia tembelingensis M. R. Hend.;