Malatapai Tag
Alangium longiflorum

Family: Cornaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The trunk is 25 cm across. The bark is smooth and dark brown. The leaves are broadly oval with a narrow base. The flowers are white and 3-5 cm long. The fruit is narrowly oval and 20-25 cm long.

There are 17-20 Alangium species.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 1,200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Alangium hirsutum Bloemb.; Alangium longifolium Merr.;