Phlu ba't
Dillenia hookeri
Family: Dilleniaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. It grows 0.5-2 m tall. It has large decorative yellow flowers.
There are about 60 Dillenia species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It is mostly in deciduous forest at low altitudes.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The fruit are edible but not popular.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Phlou bath, Ploosbart