Madhuca esculenta
Fletcher
Lamut
Sapotaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A medium sized tree. The plants produce a white resin. The leaves are alternate. They are entire and oval. They have a rough surface. The flowers can be single or in clusters. The berry can be oval or round. There are 1-5 seeds.
Edible Uses
The ripe fruit is eaten fresh.
Traditional Uses
The ripe fruit is eaten fresh.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in deciduous forests and along streams between 100-300 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indochina, SE Asia, Thailand*,
Also Known As
Lamut sida
References (1)
- Jacquat, C., 1990, Plants from the Markets of Thailand. D.K. Book House p 85
