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Palaquium polyanthum

Family: Sapotaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 12 m tall. The leaves are 12 cm long by 6 cm wide. The flowers are pale brown. The fruit are berries 5 cm long.


Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in areas with high rainfall.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Vietnam


How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Flowers, fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Bonthai pionbuphang, Dieng-horua, Hnai-bung, Kherual, Kurta, Peinne-bo, Pyinma, Salua, Tali

Synonyms

Bassia polyantha Wall. ex G. Don; Dichopsis polyantha (Wall.) Benth. & Hook.f.; Isonandra polyantha (Wall. ex G. Don) Kurz;