Palaquium burckii

Family: Sapotaceae

What it is like

A tall tree. It grows 30-40 m tall. The trunk is 80 cm across. The leaves are loosely clustered at the ends of the twigs. They are broadly oval. They are velvety underneath. The flowers are in groups of 4-10. The fruit are oval and 5-8 cm long. They are hairy.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in swampy soil at low altitudes.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds, seeds - oil

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Suntai

Synonyms

Croixia burckii (H. J. Lam) Baehni;