Xantolis maritima
(Pierre ex Dubard) P. Royen
Sapotaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 4-5 m tall. It is spiny. The flowers are white. The fruit are berries 2 cm long.
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Edible Uses
The fruit berries are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indochina, SE Asia, Vietnam,
Cultivation
It is used as a hedge plant.
Synonyms
Planchonella maritima Pierre ex DubardPouteria maritima (Pierre ex Dubard) BaehniSideroxylon maritimum Pierre [Invalid]
Also Known As
Gang gai, Maduong
References (2)
- Mansfeld,
- Royen, 1957,
