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Madhuca dongnaiensis

(Pierre) Baehni

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Description

A tree. It grows 20-25 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and taper to both ends.

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Edible Uses

The ripe fruit is eaten fresh.

Traditional Uses

The ripe fruit is eaten fresh.

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Distribution

A tropical plant. In Vietnam it grows in forests between 50-300 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Asia, Indochina, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam,

Synonyms

Aesandra dongnaiensis PierreBassia dongnaiensis (Pierre) Pierre ex LecomteDiploknema dongnaiensis FletcherMadhuca grandiflora FletcherPayena dongnaiensis (Pierre) Engl.

Also Known As

Lamut sida, Ma sang, Mo cua, Sang dao, Xung dao

References (1)

  • Jacquat, C., 1990, Plants from the Markets of Thailand. D.K. Book House p 85 (As Madhuca grandiflora)

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