Tampoi tunggau
Baccaurea velutina

Family: Phyllanthaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 12-35 m tall. The branches have a velvety covering. The leaves are oval and 17 cm long by 10 cm wide. The fruit stalks are 7 cm long. The fruit is like a berry. They are small and orange coloured. They are sour.

There are about 80 Baccaurea species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows on ridges in the rain forest. It grows up to 1500 m altitude above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Mafai-ling, Taban burong, Tampoi tunggal

Synonyms

Baccaurea reticulata var. velutina Ridl.;