Svay prei
Mangifera duperreana

Family: Anacardiaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 30-40 m high. The leaves are broadly oval and 13-30 cm long. The ripe fruit are small in size and with white flesh.

There are about 40 Mangifera species. An unresolved name in The Plant List.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in dense forests. They grow in the humid tropics. It often grows on rocky soils. In Thailand it grows up to 200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Young leaves and young fruit are eaten as a vegetable. The ripe fruit are not popular.

Edible parts

Leaves, fruit

How it is grown

In Indochina plants fruit April to May.

Its other names

Local names

Mamuang kau, Mamuang khan, Mamuang kheeya, Queo, Sa vai, Svai prey, Xoai lina, Zoai

Synonyms

Phanrangia poilanei Tard.;