Dillenia andamanica

Family: Dilleniaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 23-30 m tall. The leaves are simple and narrowly oblong. They are 26-46 cm long by 10-16 cm wide. The flowers occur singly or in pairs. They have 5 lobes and yellow petals. The fruit are 2.5 cm across. They are orange when ripe.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andamans, Asia, India

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Dillenia nicobarica Kurz ex C. E. Parkinson;