Alphonsea maingayi
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAlphonsea maingayi is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It native to Peninsular Malaysia and possibly Singapore.
Description
A moderate sized tree. The bark is black. The branches are spreading. The cut bark has a cucumber like smell. The leaves are oblong to sword shaped. They have short rusty coloured hairs. The ripe fruit are yellow.
Edible Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten fresh for their sweet and sour flavor.
Traditional Uses
The ripe fruit have a sweet and sour taste.
This uses section is brief — help expand it
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Production
Flowering occurs December to January with fruit in February.
Also Known As
Mengkudang, Pepisang bukit, Pisang-pisang batu, Terbak
References (1)
- www.frim.gov.my id=6271
