Ptychopyxis bacciformis

Family: Euphorbiaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 36 m high. The leaves are alternate and simple. They are hairy underneath. The flowers are 3.5 mm across. They are yellow and in branched groups. The fruit are 2 cm across. They are yellow and fleshy. The seeds have a sweet fleshy layer or aril around them.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in mixed forest up to 500 m above sea level. It can be on sandy or clay soils.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bantas

Synonyms

Ptychopyxis poilanei Croizat;