Xanthophyllum rufum

Family: Polygalaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 40 m tall. The leaves are alternate and simple. They are hairy underneath. The flowers are 2 cm across. They are yellow to red. They are in groups. The fruit are about 2 cm across. They are greenish-brown. The seeds have a fleshy layer or aril around them.

Also put in the Xanthophyllaceae family.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in open forests up to 300 m above sea level. It grows in hillsides. It can be on sandy, clay or limestone soils.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kayu ampang, Medang, Nyalin, Sembayang

Synonyms

Banisterodes rufum (A. W. Bennett) O.K.; Xanthophyllum flavum Ridl.; Xanthophyllum heteropleurum Chodat;