Walsura trichostemon
Family: Meliaceae
What it is like
An evergreen tree.
The bark has a chemical that has anti-cancer properties.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Thailand it grows between 40-800 m above sea level. It grows in the understorey in dry forest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
In NE Thailand fruit are available September to October.
Its other names
Local names
Gyobo, Gyo-khamet, Kat lin, Lam yai pa
Synonyms
Walsura villosa Kurz;