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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;