Rengas, Rengas ayam
Gluta elegans

Family: Anacardiaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The trunk can be 26 cm across. The ark is grey and smooth. The new leaves are intense violet colour. The leaves are narrowly sword shaped and 6-18 cm long by 2-7 cm wide. The flower petals are white. The fruit are black and 4-5 cm long by 3-4 cm wide.

Caution: The sap can irritate the skin.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in evergreen forests up to 600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

CAUTION: The sap is poisonous.

Edible parts

Seeds, nuts

How it is grown

Flowering occurs throughout the year.

Its other names

Local names

Rak

Synonyms

Syndesmis elegans Wall.;