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Baccaurea annamensis

Family: Phyllanthaceae

What it is like

A small evergreen tree. It grows to 10 m high. The trunk can be 18-20 cm across. The small branches are robust. The leaves are simple and alternate. They are oval or broadly sword shaped. They are 20 cm long by 10-13 cm wide. The fruit is a round berry. They are 2.5-3 cm across.

There are about 80 Baccaurea species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It normally grows in tropical monsoon forests in river valleys below 1,000 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, China, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The fruit have a sweetish sour taste and are eaten fresh. They are also used for drinks. The young leaves and fruit are used in soups.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Seedlings need shade to develop.

Its other names

Local names

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Synonyms

Baccaurea harmandii Gagnep.;