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Xantolis maritima

Family: Sapotaceae


What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 4-5 m tall. It is spiny. The flowers are white. The fruit are berries 2 cm long.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indochina, SE Asia, Vietnam


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown

It is used as a hedge plant.


Its other names

Local names

Gang gai, Maduong

Synonyms

Planchonella maritima Pierre ex Dubard; Pouteria maritima (Pierre ex Dubard) Baehni; Sideroxylon maritimum Pierre [Invalid];