Thai starfruit tree
Mammea siamensis

Family: Calophyllaceae

What it is like

A medium sized evergreen tree. It is often 15-20 m tall. The trunk can be 25-30 cm across. The bark is grey or black and flaky. The flowers are yellow and have a nice smell. The fruit is tapered at the tip. It is 2.5-4 cm long and 1.2-2.5 cm across. The fruit are yellow when ripe.

There are about 27 Mammea species. They grow in the tropics. Also put in the family Clusiaceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It is found in monsoon tropical forests. It grows on hills from 500 m altitude. It grows best in areas with a distinct wet and dry season. It grows in deep, wet, fertile and well drained soils.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The fruit and pulp around the seeds is edible.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds and cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Mun mut, Pohon belimbing siam, Sophi, Sa-ra-phii, Trau trau

Synonyms

Ochrocarpus siamensis T. Anders;