Tampoi Kuning
Baccaurea pubera

Family: Phyllanthaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 40 m tall. The leaves are alternate and simple. They have short hairs underneath. The flowers are 2 mm across. They are yellowish. The fruit are 18 mm long. They are a greenish brown. They hang on stems. The seeds have a pink covering or aril.

There are about 80 Baccaurea species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in forest up to 1,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kunkurad, Monyak buruk, Paih, Pekang, Puak, Pugi, Silu buang, Tampoi, Tampoi kuning, Tampui

Synonyms

Baccaurea elmeri Merr.; Baccaurea latifolia King ex Hook. f.; Baccaurea puberula Merr.; Pierardia pubera Miq.;