Mammea acuminata

Family: Calophyllaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 11 m high. The stem has white to yellow latex. The leaves are opposite and simple. The leaves are very large. The flowers are 7 mm across. They are yellow and on the stem. The fruit are about 4.5 cm long. They are yellow and curved. The seed has a white fleshy layer or aril around it.

Also put in the family Clusiaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in Borneo. It grows in mixed forest up to 1,000 m above sea level. It grows in wet sandy soil.

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

Kayu putih doroh

Synonyms

Ochrocarpus acuminatus Kosterm.;