Trincomalee wood
Berrya cordifolia

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A tree. It can grow 20 m tall or higher. The trunk is 10-20 cm across. The leaves are oval and 10-20 cm long by 8-10 cm wide. The flowers are white and in groups at the ends of branches. The fruit is a 6 winged capsule.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Thailand it grows between 100-400 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Andamans, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Benin, Cambodia, China, East Africa, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad-Tobago, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

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How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Berrya ammonilla Roxb.; Espera cordifolia Willd.; Triopterys poliandra Blanco;