Voacanga foetida
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Summary
Source: WikipediaVoacanga foetida grows as a tree up to 20 metres (70 ft) high, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 centimetres (16 in). The bark is grey, whitish brown or grey-brown. Its unpleasant-smelling flowers feature a white corolla. Fruit is up to 11 cm (4 in) in diameter. The specific epithet foetida is from the Latin meaning 'evil-smelling'. Habitat is forest from sea-level to 600 metres (2,000 ft) altitude. V. foetida is found in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Description
A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The trunk can be 40 cm across. They bark is grey. The flowers are white and have an unpleasant smell. The fruit are 11 cm across.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
Medicinal Uses
The bark is used as medicine against malaria.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 600 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, SE Asia,
Notes
The bark is used as medicine against malaria.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Telur kambing
References (1)
- Suwardi, A. B., et al, 2020, Wild edible fruits generate substantial income for local people of the Gunung Leuser National Park, Aceh Tamiang Region. Ethnobotany Research & Applications 20:11
