Svay reba
Mangifera reba
Family: Anacardiaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 20-30 m high. The leaves are sword shaped and 12-16 cm long by 3-5 cm wide. The fruit is oval and fleshy. They are 7-8 cm long.
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.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Young leaves and young fruit are eaten as a vegetable. The ripe fruit are also eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves, fruit
How it is grown
In Vietnam trees fruit March to April.
Its other names
Local names
Svai meas