Malakmalak
Palaquium philippense

Family: Sapotaceae

What it is like

A large tree. It grows 25 m tall. The leaves are usually 16 cm long. The lower surface of the leaf is velvety and brown coloured. The flowers are borne on long stalks and in small clusters. The inner ring of petals are white and the outer case of sepals is brown and velvety. The fruit are oval 3 to 4 cm long and contain a single seed.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. They are very common and widely found throughout the Philippines in the forests at low and medium altitudes.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The fleshy portion of the fruit is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds - oil

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Arako, Chalaan, Dalakan, Manogtalisai

Synonyms

Madhuca philippensis (Perrottet) Baehni;