Teysmann mitrephora
Mitrephora teysmannii

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 6-7 m tall. The leaves are simple and in 2 rows. The flowers are opposite the leaves. They are yellowish-green. The fruit are round to oval.

There are about 25 Mitrephora species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in dense forests. It grows in primary rainforests up to 600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, China, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten.

The fruit are popular.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Brodakk, Meribut daun besar, Paw sam tao, Pisang-pisang batu, Pohon mempisang teismani, Pradak, Shan tsiu, Thabut-net

Synonyms

Kinginda maingayi (Hook.f. & Thomson) Kuntze; Mitrephora maingayi Hook.f. & Thomson;