Madhuca pierrei
(Williams) H. J. Lam.
Trabaek barang
Sapotaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tree. It grows 15-20 m tall. The bark is red It has a white sap. The leaves are large. They are rounded or heart shaped at the base. They have pale yellowish-brown hairs underneath.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten fresh.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in degraded lowland forests. It can be on limestone hills.
Where It Grows
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Laos, Malaysia, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam,
Synonyms
Bassia pierrei F. N. WilliamsBassia thoreliana Pierre ex LecomteMadhuca lecomtiana H. J. Lam
Also Known As
Ma khet, Ma sang, Sang, Sen mat, Sen pierre, Sen trong
References (2)
- Jacquat, C., 1990, Plants from the Markets of Thailand. D.K. Book House p 85
- Phon, P., 2000, Plants used in Cambodia. © Pauline Dy Phon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. p 423
