Madhuca obovatifolia

Family: Sapotaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows about 20 m tall. The leaves are simple and leathery and clustered at the tip of the twigs. They are oval and 6-13 cm long by 3-7 cm wide. The flowering shoots are on the lowest part of the leafy branches and there are 5-7 flowers. The fruit is an oval berry about 2 cm across. It has a thin rough skin.

It is an at risk species.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows at low altitudes in the Philippines. It grows in Luzon.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Philippines, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dulitan, Maninik, Nato, Pianga

Synonyms

Bassia obovatifolia Merr.; Ganua obovatifolia (Merr.) Van den Assem;