Rambai hutan, Monkey tampoi tree
Baccaurea bracteata

Family: Phyllanthaceae

What it is like

An evergreen tree. It grows 25 m high. The leaves are leathery and narrowly oblong. They are near the ends of twigs. They are hairy underneath. Plants are separately male and female. Male flowers are hairy. The flowers are 1.3 mm across and yellow-cream. The fruit are round and dark red. They are about 2 cm long. The flesh is yellow.

There are about 80 Baccaurea species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It can grow in swamps. It is usually near sea level but can grow up to 900 m altitude. It grows in limestone areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Brunei, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten. They are sour.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seeds. Seeds need to be sown fresh.

Its other names

Local names

Jematang, Kayu masam, Kelibon, Lawin daun, Lawma, Medang kechil, Pohon rambai hutan, Puak borong, Puak, Puak burung, Pugi barong, Pugi ranau, Ramai pa, Selantikan, Setambun, Taban, Tampoi paya, Tampoi, Terai rampak, Tutung

Synonyms

Baccaurea bracteata var. crassifolia (J.J. Sm.) Airy Shaw; Baccaurea crassifolia J. J. Smith; Sapium sterculiaceum Wall. [Invalid];