Dillenia aurea

Family: Dilleniaceae

What it is like

An evergreen tree. It grows 20 m high and spreads 5 m wide. The stem is erect and stout. The leaves are large and dark green. They are narrowly oval and have easy to see veins. There are fine teeth around the edge. The flowers are golden yellow. They have 5 petals. They are open and 15 cm across. They are in small clusters at the ends of branches. The fruit are oval berries. They are orange and 5 cm across.

There are about 60 Dillenia species.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It is best in rich, moist, well-drained soil. It needs a protected shaded position. It is damaged by drought of frost.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Himalayas, India (country/location of origin), Indochina, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

The fruit are used as a flavouring.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Awoo, Byu,Chamaggai, Dheugr, Masang, Metkauk, Mik-kyin-nu, Oao

Synonyms

Dillenia pulcherrima Kurz.;