Polyalthia evecta
Family: Annonaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. It grows 2 m tall. They flowers occur singly in the axils of the leaves. They are yellow. The fruit are red.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in semi-deciduous forest in southern Indochina.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The fruit is eaten raw as a snack.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
In northern Thailand, fruit are available from June to July.
Its other names
Local names
Bak tong leeng, Norn noi, Quandau cho
Synonyms
Unona evecta Pierre;