Madhuca palembanica

Family: Sapotaceae

What it is like

A tree. It can grow 35 m tall. The stem has white sap. The leaves are alternate and simple. They are usually very narrow. The flowers are 12 mm across. They are white to yellow and occur in bundles in the axils of leaves. The fruit are 12 mm long. They are golden brown and fleshy.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests up to 700 m above sea level. It is usually on sandy ridges.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Nyatoh tangkai panjang, Nyatu karang

Synonyms

Ganua palembanica (Miq.) van den Assem & Kostermans; Podocarpus palembanicus Miq.;