Triel thom, Nome-maeo
Rauwenhoffia siamensis

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A climbing shrub. It grows 0.8-1.5 m tall. It has thick oval leaves. They are brown underneath. The flowers are round. They have 6 thick, creamy coloured petals. The flowers have a sweet smell.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in dense mixed forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Laos, Malaysia, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten fresh.

The fruit are popular.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dude, Treal thom

Synonyms

Melodorum schefferi Pierre ex Finet. & Gagnep;