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;