Hydnocarpus wrayi
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Achariaceae Edible: Fruit
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Summary
Source: WikipediaHydnocarpus wrayi is a species of plant in the Achariaceae family. It is found in Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.
Description
A tree. It grows 5-18 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year. Young branches are hairy. The leaves are alternate and broadly oval. They have a short tip. They are 20-25 cm long by 8-12 cm wide. The flowers are white or greenish. The male flowers are in groups of s few flowers on short stalks. The female flowers usually occur singly. The fruit are yellow. They are narrowly oval and 7-8 cm long by 4-5 cm wide.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in evergreen forests in hill sides at low elevations.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indochina, Malaysia, SE Asia, Thailand,
Synonyms
Hydnocarpus calvipetala CraibTaraktogenos calvipetala Kerrl
References (1)
- Thitiprasert, W., et al, 2007, Country report on the State of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture in Thailand (1997-2004). FAO p 95
