Garcinia latissima
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Bilal Sau
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Tjut Jul Fatisa Bangun
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Bilal Sau
Description
A tree. It can grow 40 m tall. The trunk is 50-80 cm across. The leaves are spaced along the branches in opposite pairs. The leaves are 17-20 cm long by 10-11 cm wide. The fruit are 2.5-5 cm long by 3.5-6 cm across. They are dark red and have 3-8 seeds.
Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Medicinal Uses
The leaves are used as medicine.
Distribution
It is a tropical
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia,
Propagation
Seed - we have no specific information on this species, but the seed of most members of the genus can be slow to germinate, even if sown fresh, often taking 6 months or more.
Other Uses
The yellow-brown wood is hard. It is used for making tobacco pipes.
Notes
The leaves are used as medicine.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Omaliorata manauru
References (2)
- Uji, T., 2007, Keanekaragaman, Persebaran dan Potensi Jenis-jenis Garcinia. Berk. Penel. Hayati: 12 (129–135), 2007
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
