Madhuca dongnaiensis

Family: Sapotaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 20-25 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and taper to both ends.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. In Vietnam it grows in forests between 50-300 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indochina, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit is eaten fresh.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Lamut sida, Ma sang, Mo cua, Sang dao, Xung dao

Synonyms

Aesandra dongnaiensis Pierre; Bassia dongnaiensis (Pierre) Pierre ex Lecomte; Diploknema dongnaiensis Fletcher; Madhuca grandiflora Fletcher; Payena dongnaiensis (Pierre) Engl.;