Dillenia obovata

(Blume) Hoogland

Burma simpoh, Stone dillenia tree

Dilleniaceae Edible: Fruit 23 iNaturalist observations

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Description

A tree 20-30 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year. The trunk is 70 cm thick. The leaves occur in rings and are deep green. The veins are easy to see. The leaves can be 30 cm long. The young leaves are a purplish-brown. The young twigs, leaves and flower buds have soft hairs. The flowers are 15 cm across. The fruit are oval and orange. They are 2.5-5 cm across. There are brown seeds in a clear pulp.

Edible Uses

The fruit are eaten in curry.

Traditional Uses

The fruit are eaten in curry.

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Distribution

A tropical plant. It grows in clear forests at low altitudes. It can grow up to 1800 m altitude. It is best in humus-rich, well-drained soils. It needs a protected, shaded position. It is damaged by drought and frost.

Where It Grows

Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam,

Cultivation

The plant can be grown by seeds. They can also be grown by cuttings.

Other Uses

The wood is sometimes used in house construction.

Notes

There are about 60 Dillenia species.

Synonyms

Colbertia obovata BlumeDillenia aurea var. harmandii PierreDillenia harmandii Gagnep.

Also Known As

Chhe thbal, Pohon sempur batu, Pohon sampur rimba, Simpuh beludu, Simpoh badang, Saan-yai, So trai, So xoan

References (6)

Altschul, S.V.R., 1973, Drugs and Foods from Little-known Plants. Notes in Harvard University Herbaria. Harvard Univ. Press. Massachusetts. no. 2811
Bodkin, F., 1991, Encyclopedia Botanica. Cornstalk publishing, p 343
Engel, D.H., & Phummai, S., 2000, A Field Guide to Tropical Plants of Asia. Timber Press. p 58
Morley, B. & Everard, B., 1970, Wild Flowers of the World. Ebury press. Plate 112
Phon, P., 2000, Plants used in Cambodia. © Pauline Dy Phon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. p 232

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