Palaquium polyanthum
(Wall. ex G. Don) Baill.
Sapotaceae Edible: Flowers, Fruit
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Description
A tree. It grows 12 m tall. The leaves are 12 cm long by 6 cm wide. The flowers are pale brown. The fruit are berries 5 cm long.
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Edible Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in areas with high rainfall.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Vietnam,
Synonyms
Bassia polyantha Wall. ex G. DonDichopsis polyantha (Wall.) Benth. & Hook.f.Isonandra polyantha (Wall. ex G. Don) Kurz
Also Known As
Bonthai pionbuphang, Dieng-horua, Hnai-bung, Kherual, Kurta, Peinne-bo, Pyinma, Salua, Tali
References (2)
- Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 422
- Kar, A., et al, 2013, Wild Edible Plant Resources used by the Mizos of Mizoram, India. Kathmandu University Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology. Vol. 9, No. 1, July, 2013, 106-126
