Javanese alangium tree
Alangium javanicum

Family: Cornaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 8-35 m high. The trunk can be 45 cm across. The branches are long and stiff. The leaves are large, entire and leathery. They are alternate and have a rounded base. The flowers are in small groups in the axils of leaves. They are greenish yellow and have a scent. The fruit is narrowly oval and fleshy with a stone inside. It is 2.5 cm long. They are red when ripe.

Also put in the family Alangiaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in rainforest up to 1,830 m above sea level in Indonesia. It is usually below 500 m.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indochina, Indonesia (country/location of origin), Malaysia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia, Solomon Islands, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Pohon alangi jawa

Synonyms

Alangium arboreum Teijsm. & Binn. ex Koord. & Valeton; Alangium bogoriense Wangerin; Alangium borneense Merr. Alangium costatum (Boerl.) Wangerin; Alangium oblongum Craib; Marlea costata Boerl.; Marlea javanica (Blume) Koord. & Valeton; Styrax javanica Blume;