Horsfieldia ridleyana

Family: Myristicaceae

What it is like

A slender, crooked tree. It grows 5-25 m tall. The fruit is a berry. There are 1-6 per flower stalk. The fruit are oval and 2 cm long by 1-1.5 cm wide. They are yellow-green.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on poor and shallow soils. It grows up to 1,100 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Brunei, Malaysia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It fruits throughout the year.

Its other names

Local names

Penarahan

Synonyms

Myristica ridleyana King;