Micropora curtisii

Hook.f.

Lauraceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A large tree of the Lauraceae family growing 15-20 m high, found in tropical regions. It is the only species in its genus.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

A tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, Malaysia, SE Asia,

Notes

There is only one Micropora species.

Also Known As

Medang kaki liang, Medang tandok, Medang tuloh, Pelong tandak

References (2)

Burkill, I.H., 1966, A Dictionary of the Economic Products of the Malay Peninsula. Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Vol 2 (I-Z) p 1494
Milow, P., et al, 2013, Malaysian species of plants with edible fruits or seeds and their evaluation. International Journal of Fruit Science. 14:1, 1-27