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Microcos sp.

Family: Malvaceae


What it is like

A tall tree. The trunk is 20 cm across. The bark is white. The fruit are brown but red when ripe. The fruit is eaten.

The wood is good for firewood. They have also been put in the families Tiliaceae and Sparrmanniaceae.


Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Brunei, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, SE Asia


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves


How it is grown


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