Ptychopyxis arborea

Family: Euphorbiaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 50 m tall. The leaves are alternate and simple. They are hairy underneath. The flowers are 5 mm across. They are green to yellow. The fruit are 4 cm across. They are green to yellow-brown. The seeds have a sweet fleshy layer or aril around them.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in mixed forests up to 1,600 m above sea level. It can be on sandy, clay or limestone soils.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Brunei, Indonesia, Mayalasia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Lebui, Luagan-luagan, Marjilawat, Perupuk batu

Synonyms

Mallotus arboreus Merr.;