Dalinas
Cyathocalyx globosus
Family: Annonaceae
What it is like
A medium sized tree up to 30 m tall and with a trunk 40 cm across. The fruit are rounded and about 4 cm long. The leaves are smooth and pointed at the tip but more rounded at the base.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. They are found in primary forest at low and medium altitudes throughout the Philippines.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The seeds are chewed as a substitute for areca nut.
Edible parts
Seeds