Gubas
Endospermum peltatum
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
A tree. It can grow up to 35 m tall. The lowest branches are often 20 m above the ground. The trunk is 60 cm across. It can have buttresses. The leaves are narrowly oval. They are 11-25 cm long and 9-18 cm wide. They are rounded at the base. Male and female flowers are separate.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level up to 1,000 m above sea level. It grows in the humid tropics and often in disturbed areas.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andaman Islands, Asia, Brunei, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds, seeds - oil
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seeds. The fruit are soaked in water and then squashed to remove the seeds. The seeds are then sun dried for 2-3 days. Before sowing, seeds are soaked in water fro 24 hours. Seeds germinate in about 24 days. Plants are best grown from fresh seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Buah icras, Bunkul tekaya, Kejo luk long, Ma-poopo, Maram pangi, Takaliu