Horsfieldia amygdalina

Family: Myristicaceae

What it is like

A large tree. It can grow 5-30 m tall. The bark is reddish brown inside and has reddish sap. The leaves are broadly oval and 9-23 cm long by 3-9 cm wide. The leaves smell like mango. They are narrowly oval and shiny above. The flower buds are yellow and in branched groups. The fruit are oval and 3 sided. They have ridges along the back. The layer around the seed is fleshy and yellow.

The Myristicaceae are a family of tropical trees. There are about 105 Horsfieldia species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in dense forests on mountain slopes. It grows between 100-1,200 m above sea level in southern China.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, China, India, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The layer around the seeds (aril) is eaten. The seeds are eaten.

Fruit are sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds

How it is grown

In southern China plants flower in August to October and fruit in March to May.

Its other names

Local names

Amol, Bolchokpok, Ching-liang-pai, Dettak, Dettakarong, Dieng-ja-lyntep, Dieng-soh-jodao, Han, Hant, Lueat nok, Mau cho la lon, Nonganghei, Pakhona kala, Prandang-arong, Sang mau, Xangmau hanhnhan

Synonyms

Horsfieldia thorelii Lecomte; Horsfieldia tonkinensis Lecomte; Myristica amygdalina Wall.;