Madhuca macrophylla

Family: Sapotaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 25-35 m tall. The leaves are clustered at the tips of the twigs. They are broadly spoon shaped. They are 15-55 cm long by 6-22 cm wide. The fruit often occur as 2 together and hang down. They are 2.5-4 cm long by 1.5-3 cm wide. There are 1-2 seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It occurs in W Java up to 600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Pasra, Karet munding

Synonyms

Barringtonia macrophylla (Blume) Miq.; Kakosmanthus macrophyllus Hassk.; Payena macrophylla (Hassk.) Burck; Stravadium macrophyllum Blume;