Dillenia suffruticosa

Family: Dilleniaceae

What it is like

A large shrub or tree. It grows 10 m tall. The lower twigs can form roots. The leaves are oval and 15-25 cm long by 8-12 cm wide. They are woolly on the veins underneath. The flowers are 8-11 cm across and have 5 bright yellow petals. The fruit splits open and has red sections with brown or black seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in secondary forest and swampy areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Hawaii, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pacific, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Buan, Simpur bini

Synonyms

Dillenia burbridgei (Hook.f.) Martelli; Wormia suffruticosa Griff.; and others