Alangium ridleyi
King
Lowland alangium tree
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Description
A tree. It grows about 30 m tall. The trunk can be 70 cm across. The leaves are alternate and simple. The flowers are about 3 cm across. They are white and in small groups in the axils of leaves. The petals are long and narrow and curve downwards. The fruit are about 2.5 cm long. They are red to purple and fleshy. The white layer around the seeds is edible.
Edible Uses
The fruit and the white aril (layer around the seeds) are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in mixed forest. It grows from sea level to about 350 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown by seeds.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Lajik kuning, Medong, Pohon alangi medang
References (3)
- Chinh, N. N., et al, 1996, Vietnam Forest Trees. Agricultural Publishing House. Hanoi. p 31
- Kebler, P. J. A., & Kidiyasa, 1994, Trees of the Balikpapan-Samarinda area of East Kalimantan, Indonesia. The Tropenbos Foundation, Wageningen, The Netherlands. p
- Slik, F., www.asianplant.net
