Goniothalamus macrophyllus

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It can grow 10 m tall. The trunk is 15 cm across. The leaves are alternate and simple. The flowers have petals 30 mm long. The flowers are creamish-white. The small fruit are 2 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 50-1,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, (check), medicine

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Goniothalamus forbesii Baker f.; Goniothalamus lanceolatus (Ban) Mat-Salleh; Goniothalamus macrophyllus var. kerrii Ban; Goniothalamus macrophyllus var. lanceolatus Ban; Goniothalamus macrophyllus var. siamensis J. Sinclari; Polyalthia macrophylla (Blume) Blume; Unona macrophylla Blume;