Golden leaf tree
Chrysophyllum flexuosum
Family: Sapotaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 15-25 m tall. The bark is smooth and grey. The branches are horizontal. The young plant parts have golden hairs. It has white latex. Young leaves are red-brown. The leaves are oval to sword shaped. They are 21 cm long by 6.5 cm wide. The flowers are creamy-white. The fruit are round berries and 3-4 cm across. They are shiny yellowish green. The seeds are shiny and brownish-yellow.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests in lowland areas.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Indonesia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown by seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Pohon sawo hijau