Palaquium walsurifolium
Family: Sapotaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 30-45 m tall. The trunk can be 50 cm across. It has stilt roots. The leaves are usually clustered at the ends of the twigs. The flowering shoots have up to 5 flowers. The fruit are 1-2 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in tropical forests and peat swamps.
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 putih, Balam serindit, Nyatoh jangkar