Trenggulun tree, Tengulun tree
Protium javanicum
Family: Burseraceae
What it is like
A shrub or tree. It can grow 9-25 m tall. The trunk is often short and crooked. This can be 40-115 cm across. The branches can have spines 7 cm long. The leaves are opposite and narrowly oval. There can be teeth along the edge. The flowers are in groups. The fruit is a berry and purplish-green but turns red to black when ripe.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in dense primary forest. It grows up to 800 m above sea level. It is more common in regions with a distinct dry season
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, East Timor, Indonesia (country/location of origin), SE Asia, Timor-Leste
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds.
It can flower and fruit throughout the season.
Its other names
Local names
Pohon tengulun, Pohon trenggulun