Mangifera parvifolia
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMangifera parvifolia is a species of plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is a tree found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Description
A tree. It grows about 30 m tall. The leaves are alternate and simple. The flowers are 3.5 mm across They are white and in groups. The fruit are 3 cm across. They are green to brown. They are fleshy.
Edible Uses
Fruit - raw. The orange pulp is sweet when fully ripe. The pulp is difficult to separate from the seed. The green-yellow-brown, fleshy, cylindrical fruit is up to 60mm long and 30mm wide, containing a single, large seed.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests up to 1,500 m above sea level. It grows on hillsides and can be in swamps. It is usually on sandy soil.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Singapore,
Other Uses
The wood is yellowish-white.
Production
In SE Asia trees fruit in November to December.
Notes
An unresolved name in The Plant List.
Also Known As
Asam rawa, Ba-ab, Embatjang hutan, Mempelam kera, Pelam kara, Raba, Raba mian, Raneha-raneha
References (2)
- Dodo, 2015, Keanekaragaman dan konservasi Tumbuhan Buah Langka Indonesia. Pusat Konservasi Tumbuhan Kebun Raya – LIPI. Warta Kebun Raya 13(2)
- Slik, F., www.asianplant.net
