Ochreinauclea maingayi

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A tall tree. It grows 43 m tall. The leaves are opposite and simple. The flowers are 3 mm across. They are green. They are in round flower heads. The fruit are 4.5 cm across. They are green to brown. The fruit are fused to make a round head.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in mixed and swamp forest up to 400 m above sea level. It is often on alluvial swampy sites. It can be on sandy soils as well as limestone.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Brunei, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten. They are sweet.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Bangkal, Buah nangka pipit, Empitat, Kelempayan, Linpor, Mempayan, Mengkal, Pulasan hutan, Tepong, Tumbong dayong

Synonyms

Bancalus maingayi (Hook. f.) O.K.; Nauclea maingayi Hook. f.; Sarcocephalus maingayi Haviland;