Greater Tampoi
Baccaurea macrocarpa

Family: Phyllanthaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 27 m high. Male and female flowers are on separate trees. The leaves are oval and 9-37 cm long by 3-18 cm wide. They have long leaf stalks. The leaves are a rusty brown colour underneath. Fruit are large and round. They are 2.5-4.0 cm across. The skin is dull brown. It is slightly rough with little brown spots. The pulp is white and lets light through when ripe.

There are about 80 Baccaurea species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in rainforest and swamp forest. It grows from sea level to 1,600 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Brunei, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sarawak, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten fresh.

Fruit are sold in markets. Trees are cultivated.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Buah setei, Embah cerila, Embak kapur, Jantikan, Jintek merah, Kapul, Kerepis, Kupis, Lang khae, Larah, Pasim salai, Pasin, Pegak, Pekang, Puak tampoi, Pugi, Rambai utan, Setai, Taban, Tampin, Tampoi bunga, Tampoi butang, Tampoi Putih, Tampoi, Terai

Synonyms

Baccaurea borneensis (Mull.Arg.) Mull. Arg.; Baccaurea griffithii Hook. f.; Mappa borneensis Mull.Arg.; Pierardia macrocarpa Miq.