Xanthophyllum lanceatum
Family: Polygalaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-12 m tall. The trunk can be 18-20 cm across.
Also put in the Xanthophyllaceae family.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows along streams and in swamps. It grows in lowland rainforests up to 500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
The oil from the seed is used in preparing food.
Edible parts
Seeds - oil
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kam-gaw, Lanthan, Thit-kayin, Thit-pyu, Thit-sagwe
Synonyms
Skaphium lanceatum Miq.;