Dracontomelon costatum
Family: Anacardiaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 44 m tall. The leaves are alternate and compound. The flowers are 5 mm across. They are white to yellow. They are in groups. The fruit are about 2.5 cm long. They are reddish-purple. They are fleshy.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests up to 700 m above sea level. They are often along rivers and sometimes in swamps. They can be on sandy soils or limestone.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Besengkiang, Katep, Landur, Lengkugang, Petanang, Pistanak, Rengau, Sankuang, Tekosoi