Malachico
Glenniea philippinensis

Family: Sapindaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 18 m high. The trunk can be 40 cm across. The leaves are arranged in spirals. The leaves are compound. There are 4-6 pairs of leaflets. The fruit is pear shaped and fleshy. It is about 7 cm across. It is yellow to red. There are 2 seeds.

It is rare.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in thickets and forests along streams at low altitudes.

Countries/locations it is found in

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

How it is used for food

The fruit is eaten but has a sharp taste.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Malachico, Mamoko

Synonyms

Crossonephelis philippinensis (Radlk.) Leenh.; Hedyachras philippinensis Radlk.;