Leang chei
Buchanania reticulata
Family: Anacardiaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-8 m tall. The leaves have a dense network of veins. The flowers are in clusters that are longer than the leaves. The fruit are slightly hairy.
There are about 25 Buchanania species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in open forest. It is common in deciduous forests in Thailand from sea level to 450 m above sea level. It is often just behind beaches and on limestone hills.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Young leaves are eaten raw. The fruit are eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves, fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Hua maeng wan, Kreet, Rak khao, Wapaadee