Sickle-leaf chaulmogra tree
Hydnocarpus subfalcata
Family: Achariaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 5-15 m tall. The young branches have rusty hairs. The leaves are oval to oblong and can be curved. There are 2-4 flowers in a group. The fruit is an oval capsule. It is hairy.
Also put in the Flacourtiaceae family.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows on clay soils.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
How it is grown
Plants can be grown by seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Pohon setumpul daunsabit