Tampui burung
Baccaurea multiflora
Family: Phyllanthaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 8-15 m tall. The trunk is 15 cm across. It has branches low down. The bark is dark grey to brown. The leaves are almost oval. The flowers are small and in the axils of leaves or on the trunk. They can occur singly or in clusters. The fruit are round and yellow. They are 2.5 cm across. The pulp is white and acid.
There are about 80 Baccaurea species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in coastal areas. It grows on Bangka Island in Indonesia. It grows between 50-900 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indochina, Indonesia, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The fruit are slightly acid and eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown by seeds and by grafting.