Lofty langsat tree
Aglaia grandis

Family: Meliaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 27 m tall. The branches are 17 m above ground level. The fruit are brown and 5 cm long by 4.5 cm wide. They have a thick layer of hair.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in moist evergreen or mixed deciduous forest near streams. In Thailand it grows between 10-1,000 m above sea level. It can be on limestone.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, aril

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed.

In Thailand it flowers June to September and fruits January to March.

Its other names

Local names

Khang khao yai, Pohon langsat lingga

Synonyms

Aglaia lanuginosa King; Aglaia merostela Pellegr.; Aglaia perfulva Elmer; Meristela grandifolia Pierre; Meristela grandis (Korth. ex Miq.) Pierre;