Diospyros filipendula
Pierre ex Lecomte
Ebenaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tree. It grows 10-12 m tall. The bark is grey to brown. The leaves are oval and rounded at the base and taper to the tip. They are alternate. They are 4-6 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. Male flowers are in the axils of leaves in clusters of 2-3. Female flowers occur singly. The petals are white.
Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in dense forest. It grows between 50-400 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam,
Also Known As
Ambengprah, Khan chong, Koh, Mark, Phoh' phe', Thi lac, Vat-oc
References (2)
- Khumgratok, S., Edible Plants in Cultural Forests of Northeastern Thailand. Mahasarakham University Thailand.
- Turreira Garcia, N., et al, 2017, Ethnobotanical knowledgeof the Kuy and Khmer people in Prey Lang, Cambodia. Cambodian Journal of Natural History 2017 (1): 76-101
