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Irvingia oliveri

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Description

A tree.

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Edible Uses

The wood of this tree is used in construction. In Thailand's Roi Et Province it is one of the preferred woods for charcoal, where its seeds are also valued as food and eaten roasted.

Distribution

A tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia,

Also Known As

Taung-thayet

References (1)

  • Fl. forest. Cochinch. 3(fasc. 17): t. 263b. 1892

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