Tamayuan
Strombosia philippinensis
Family: Olacaceae
What it is like
A medium sized tree with smooth twigs. The leaves are smooth, alternate and oblong. They are bluntly rounded with a sharp point. The flowers are creamy white and clustered along the branches. The sepals are like bracts. The fruit is round and 1.25 cm across. They are hard and dark green.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. They are scattered in lower forested belts throughout the Philippines.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The fleshy portion of the fruit is eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit