Microcos stylocarpa
Burret
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Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Description
A tropical tree in the Malvaceae family; this name is unresolved in The Plant List and may be synonymous with Microcos triflora.
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Edible Uses
Fruit - raw. The pulp is of good flavour. The yellow fruit is an obovoid drupe 20 - 30mm long. The fruits are quite rich in iron and calcium.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines, SE Asia,
Other Uses
The wood is used for the manufacture of household utensils and agricultural implements.
Notes
An unresolved name in The Plant List. It may be a synonym of Microcos triflora (Blanco) R. C. K. Chung.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Damak damak, Kamuling, Kerudong, Namot, Porong
References (1)
- Milow, P., et al, 2013, Malaysian species of plants with edible fruits or seeds and their evaluation. International Journal of Fruit Science. 14:1, 1-27
