Baccaurea pubera
(Miq.) Mull.Arg.
Tampoi Kuning
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Summary
Source: WikipediaBaccaurea pubera is a flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia.
Description
A tree. It grows 40 m tall. The leaves are alternate and simple. They have short hairs underneath. The flowers are 2 mm across. They are yellowish. The fruit are 18 mm long. They are a greenish brown. They hang on stems. The seeds have a pink covering or aril.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Medicinal Uses
We have no specific information on this species, but the bark of several members of this genus is used to relieve eye inflammation.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in forest up to 1,500 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Cultivation
Plants grow wild on yellow sand and clay soils. Plants flower and fruit for much of the year. A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Propagation
Seed - when sown fresh it usually germinates in a few days.
Other Uses
We have no specific information for this species, but the bark of several members of this genus is used, along with other ingredients, as a dyestuff to colour silk yellow, red or mauve, using the dyeing process known as 'pekan' in Malay. Although we have no specific information for this species, most members of this genus produce an excellent timber, which can be used to build houses and boats and to make furniture. In common with other trees that produce their flowers and fruits on the trunk of the tree, members of this genus are generally considered to be good support trees for the climbing rattan palms, which are grown to provide material for basket making, weaving into furniture, making ropes etc.
Notes
There are about 80 Baccaurea species.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Kunkurad, Monyak buruk, Paih, Pekang, Puak, Pugi, Silu buang, Tampoi, Tampoi kuning, Tampui
References (5)
- Chai, P. P. K. (Ed), et al, 2000, A checklist of Flora, Fauna, Food and Medicinal Plants. Lanjak Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary, Sarawak. Forestry Malaysia & ITTO. p 167 (As Baccaurea latifolia)
- Chin, H.F., & Yong, H.S., 1996, Malaysian Fruits in Colour. Tropical press, Kuala Lumpur p 82
- Slik, F., www.asianplant.net
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
- Zawiah, N. & Othaman, H., 2012, 99 Spesies Buah di FRIM. Institut Penyelidikan Perhutanan Malaysia. p 56
