Pianga
Ganua obovatifolia

Family: Sapotaceae

What it is like

A large tree. It grows 20 m tall. The leaves are leathery. They are rounded at the tip and pointed at the base. They are larger near the tip than the base. The flowers are in groups of 5-7. The fruit are 2 cm across. The fruit have a light coloured skin which is thin and rough.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in primary forests at low altitudes. They only occur in the Camarines in the Philippines.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Pacific, Philippines (country/location of origin), SE Asia

How it is used for food

The fleshy part of the fruit is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dulitan, Nato, Maninik

Synonyms

Madhuca obovatifolia (Merr.) Merr.; Bassia obovatifolia Merr.;