Engelhardtia spicata
Family: Juglandaceae
What it is like
A tree. It can grow 20 m tall. It has a rounded crown. It can have buttresses 3 m tall.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows from sea level to 2,500 m above sea level. Arboretum Tasmania.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, Philippines, Sikkim, Tasmania, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit, medicine
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mahuwa, Marle, Marloo, Mauwa, Muwa
Synonyms
Engelhardtia aceriflora (Reinw.) Blume; Gyrocarpus pendulus Blanco; Juglans pterococca Roxb.; Pterilema aceriflorum Reinw.;