Voacanga foetida

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The trunk can be 40 cm across. They bark is grey. The flowers are white and have an unpleasant smell. The fruit are 11 cm across.

The bark is used as medicine against malaria.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Telur kambing

Synonyms

Dicrus foetidus Reinw. ex Blume; Orchipeda foetida Blume; Vinca foetida Noronha;