Santiria oblongifolia

Family: Burseraceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 54 m tall. The leaves are alternate and compound. The leaflets have long stalks. The flowers are 3 mm across. They are white. The fruit are about 1.5 cm long. They are purple and fleshy.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests up to 700 m above sea level. It is usually on hills and ridges on sandy and clay soils.

Countries/locations it is found in

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

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Asem garunggang, Kayu kuning, Kedongdong, Merambang

Synonyms

Canarium eupteron Miq.; Canarium oblongifolium Miq.; Santiria caesia Engl. in DC; Santiria latifolia Stapf ex Ridl.; Santiria maingayi Benn. in Hook.f.;