Dillenia scabrella

Family: Dilleniaceae

What it is like

A tree that loses its leaves. It grows 20-30 m tall. The trunk branches early. The crown is spreading. The leaves are 18 cm long and grouped at the very ends of the twigs. The fruit are yellow. They can occur singly or in clusters of 2-7. The fruit is round but flattened. It is 8-10 cm across.

There are about 60 Dillenia species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in dense forest. Trees are usually near river banks. Often they are on sites they are occasionally flooded. They require light and humidity.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten. They have a sour taste. They can be eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable. They are also pickled. The flowers are eaten.

Fruit are sold in markets.

Edible parts

Fruit, flowers

How it is grown

Trees are fast growing. In India plants flower and fruit March to July

Its other names

Local names

Agatchi-badura, Akachi, Baji ou, Banji-oi, Banji-ou, Byu, Chirinso, Hargeza, Panilewa, Phlu phnom, Shiti kozu tilaba, So ba, So nham, So nuoc

Synonyms

Dillenia elata Pierre;