Monoon fuscum

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A tree. The leaves are simple and alternate. They are 15 cm long by 6 cm wide. The flowers are on the stem. They are in small bundles with several flowers. The flowers are white to yellow. The fruit is brownish and each section has several seeds.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in lowland forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Himalayas, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Mempisang, Tok schein

Synonyms

Enicosanthum fuscum (King) Airy Shaw; Griffithia fusca King; Griffithianthus fuscus (King) Merr.;