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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

Synonyms