Baccaurea costulata
(Miq.) Mull.Arg.
Orange-fleshed tampoi
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Description
A tree. It grows 10-30 m high. The trunks are 28 cm across. The bark is grey and flaky. Plants are separately male and female. Flowers and fruit are produced on the trunk. The fruit are 5 cm across.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten raw, though it has a bitter aftertaste.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten raw and have a bitter after taste.
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Medicinal Uses
We have no specific information on this species, but the bark of several members of this genus is used to relieve eye inflammation.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows up to 450 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sarawak, SE Asia,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seeds. Seeds germinate quickly.
Propagation
Seed - when sown fresh it usually germinates in a few days.
Other Uses
We have no specific information for this species, but the bark of several members of this genus is used, along with other ingredients, as a dyestuff to colour silk yellow, red or mauve, using the dyeing process known as 'pekan' in Malay. Although we have no specific information for this species, most members of this genus produce an excellent timber, which can be used to build houses and boats and to make furniture. In common with other trees that produce their flowers and fruits on the trunk of the tree, members of this genus are generally considered to be good support trees for the climbing rattan palms, which are grown to provide material for basket making, weaving into furniture, making ropes etc.
Notes
There are about 80 Baccaurea species.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 65.7 | 619 | 151 | 1.7 | — | — | 7 | 5.2 |
Synonyms
Also Known As
Kejira, Telo kejira
References (4)
- Chai, P. P. K. (Ed), et al, 2000, A checklist of Flora, Fauna, Food and Medicinal Plants. Lanjak Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary, Sarawak. Forestry Malaysia & ITTO. p 167
- Siong, K. H., 2003, Indigenous Fruits of Sarawak. ITTO & Sarawak Forest Department. p 56
- Tankard, G., 1990, Tropical fruit. An Australian Guide to Growing and using exotic fruit. Viking p 126
- Useful Tropical Plants
