Tumpung
Mallotus cochinchinensis
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
A tree or shrub. It grows 3-12 m high.
There are about 140 Mallotus species. They grow in the tropics.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows on the edge of dense forest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cambodia, China, Indochina, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Lahkru, Lahkru-kaji, Petwaing, Petwun, Taung-pet-wun