Horsfieldia macrothyrsa
(Miq.) Warb.
Myristicaceae Edible: Fat, Oil
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Summary
Source: WikipediaHorsfieldia macrothyrsa is a species of plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is a tree endemic to Sumatra.
Description
A tree. It grows 4-15 m tall. The leaves are alternate but arranged in 2 rows. They are 12-28 cm long by 4-12 cm wide. They taper to the tip. Male and female flowers are separate. The fruit occur in a cluster of 2-6 fruit. They are 2-4 cm long by 1.5-2 cm wide and have one seed.
Edible Uses
The fat and oil from this plant are used as food.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Myristica macrothyrsa Miq.Palala macrothyrsa (Miq.) Kuntze
Also Known As
Pala rimbo
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
