Glenniea penangensis
(Ridl.) Leenh.
Sapindaceae Edible: Kernel, Nuts
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Summary
Source: WikipediaGlenniea penangensis is a species of plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is a tree endemic to Peninsular Malaysia, but it is threatened by habitat loss.
Description
A tree. It grows 36 m tall. The trunk is 70 cm across. The leaves are arranged in spirals. The flowering shoots are 15-20 cm long. They have rusty hairs. The fruit are 9 cm long by 7 cm wide and have one or two seeds. The seeds are almost round and 4-4.5 cm across.
Edible Uses
The kernels and nuts are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in lowland and hill forests up to 900 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, East Africa, Madagascar, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Notes
There are 8 Glenniea species.
Synonyms
Crossonephelis penangensis (Ridl.) Leenh.Tristira penangensis Ridl.
References (3)
- Menninger, E.A., 1977, Edible Nuts of the World. Horticultural Books. Florida p 70 (As Crossonephelis penangensis)
- Schatz, G.E., 2001, Generic Tree Flora of Madagascar. Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew and Missouri Botanical Garden. p 368 (Genus)
- Wickens, G.E., 1995, Edible Nuts. FAO Non-wood forest products. FAO, Rome. p150
