Orange-fleshed tampoi
Baccaurea costulata

Family: Phyllanthaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 10-30 m high. The trunks are 28 cm across. The bark is grey and flaky. Plants are separately male and female. Flowers and fruit are produced on the trunk. The fruit are 5 cm across.

There are about 80 Baccaurea species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows up to 450 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sarawak, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw and have a bitter after taste.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds. Seeds germinate quickly.

Its other names

Local names

Kejira, Telo kejira

Synonyms

Mappa costulata Miq.; Peirardia costulata (Miq.) Mull.Arg.;