Java pawpaw tree
Alphonsea javanica

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 25 m tall. The trunk can be 30 cm across. The leaves are alternate and simple. The flowers are yellow and in bundles of 1-40 flowers. These are opposite the leaves. The fruit is yellow to green. It is 3 cm long. There are several seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland forests and can be on limestone. It grows up to 950 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Maluwitam djambu, Mempisang, Pisang-pisang, Pohon pisangan jawa

Synonyms

Alphonsea ceramensis Scheff.;