Leang chei toch
Buchanania siamensis
Family: Anacardiaceae
What it is like
A bush or tree. It grows 5-10 m tall. The fruit are red.
There are about 25 Buchanania species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows on sandy shores in in secondary forest inland. It grows from 50-200 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten uncooked as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves, vegetable
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Lan chai, Lang sai, Luang xay, Phangphuai nok, Phangphuai paa, Raang sai, Ruang sai, Raang thai, Thanonchai
Synonyms
Buchanania pallida Pierre;