Palaquium macrocarpum

Family: Sapotaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 45 m tall. The trunk is straight and 90 cm across. The leaves are clustered at the ends of twigs. They are oval to oblong. There are 5-9 flowers in a group. The fruit is oval and 5-11 cm long.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in forests often in freshwater swamps. It grows up to 1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Balam pintek kayu, Epung mayang, Nyatoh hitam, Punti kayu

Synonyms

Palaquium ridleyi Ridl.;