Sonneratia griffithii
Family: Lythraceae
What it is like
A tall tree. It can be 40 m high.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows on the sea face of the mangroves.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andamans, Asia, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
The fruit are very acid. They are sometimes used for vinegar.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bedada laut, Berebat, Laba, Gedabu, Lam pen, Padada laut, Perepat, Tabyu-lame
Synonyms
Blatti griffithii Kuntze; Sonneratia apetala auctt.;