Polyalthia korinti

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 5 m tall. Young branches are yellow and hairy. The leaves are oval or sword shaped. The flowers are green and occur singly or in pairs. They can be in the axils of leaves or on woody lumps on the branches. The fruit are succulent, round and bright red.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in river forests and mangroves.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Sri Lanka

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ul kenda, Uluvintai

Synonyms

Guatteria korinti Dunal; Unona corinthi Baill.;