Tree Banana
Alphonsea elliptica
Family: Annonaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 23 m high.
The Annonaceae are a mainly tropical family.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Indochina, Malaysia, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten and are sweet.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ga-yu, Mempisang, Pe-sae, Pisang-pisang, Terbak, Tam yao
Synonyms
Alphonsea maingayi var. elliptica Ridley; Alphonsea teysmannii Boerl.;