Chionanthus pluriflorus
(Knobl.) Kiew
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Summary
Source: WikipediaChionanthus pluriflorus is a tree in the family Oleaceae. The specific epithet pluriflorus means 'many-flowered'.
Description
A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The leaves are opposite and simple. The flowers are 4 mm across. They are yellow and in groups in the axils of leaves. The fruit are about 2 cm long. They are green and warty.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests and in swamps up to 1,500 m above sea level. It can be on sandy or clay soils. It grows in Borneo.
Where It Grows
Asia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Bangkolat, Bangkulat, Bekeraiah, Bukar, Ibun, Kuku mendo, Matalayong, Mok, Muak, Siwaka
References (1)
- Slik, F., www.asianplant.net
