Xanthophyllum ecarinatum
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Summary
Source: WikipediaXanthophyllum ecarinatum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet ecarinatum is from the Latin meaning 'not keeled', referring to the fact that the petals do not form the shape of a boat (or carina).
Description
A tree. It grows to about 20 m tall. The leaves are alternate and simple. The flowers are 13 mm across. They are white to yellow. The fruit are about 7 cm across. They are green to yellow. They contain many seeds.
Edible Uses
The flesh of the fruit is eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The flesh of the fruit is eaten raw.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in mixed forest up to 1300 m above a level. It can be on hillsides or along rivers. It grows on clay soils. It grows in Borneo.
Where It Grows
Asia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Cultivation
Usually found on clay soils in the wild.
Notes
They have also been put in the family Xanthophyllaceae.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Buah uco, Minyak beruk, Nyalin, Langgir
References (2)
- Shaffiq, A. M., A., et al, 2013, Marketable wild fruits of Sarawak, Borneo: Their mode of consumption, uses and sugar profiles. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Vol 12(2): 195-201
- Slik, F., www.asianplant.net
