Pentaspadon velutinus

Family: Anacardiaceae

What it is like

A large tree. It can grow 30-60 m tall. The trunk can be 45 cm across. It has buttresses 2.5 m high. The leaves have 3 pairs of leaflets. They are reddish-pink when young. The seed are 2 cm long by 0.7 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

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How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Pelajau, Pelong beludu

Synonyms

Microstemon velutina Engl.;