Kayea navesii
(Fern.-Vill.) Kosterm.
Clusiaceae Edible: Fruit ?
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Description
A tropical tree in the Clusiaceae family (also placed in Calophyllaceae) that grows at low to medium elevations.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is possibly edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows at low and medium levels above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Philippines*, SE Asia,
Notes
Also put in the family Calophyllaceae.
Synonyms
Kayea brevipes Merr.Mesua brevipes (Merr.) Kosterm.Mesua navesii (Fern.-Vill.) Kosterm.Vidalia navesii Fern.-Vill.
Also Known As
Palo-mariang-gijbat
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (As Mesua navesii)
