Putat padi, Putat gajah
Barringtonia fusiformis
Family: Lecythidaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 5-7 m tall. The stem is 8-13 cm across. The leaves are thin and oblong. They do not have a leaf stalk. The flowers are a deep red. The fruit are a rich red colour. They are 6 cm long by 4 cm wide.
There are about 40 Barringtonia species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in dense bamboo forest. It occurs between 160-230 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The young leaves are eaten in chutneys.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Poko