Palaquium calophyllum

Family: Sapotaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The flowering shoots have up to 12 flowers. The fruit are round and 2 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 800 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua, Philippines, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Latex - chewed, gum

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Getah tunjung, Hangkang karikit, Karikip, Nyatoh jankar merah, Nyatoh tunjung

Synonyms

Croixia calophylla (Teijsm. & Binn.) Baehni; Dichopsis calophylla (Teijsm. & Binn.) Benth. & Hook.f.; Isonandra calophylla Teijsm. & Binn.; Palaquium calophyllum var. philippinense H. J. Lam;