Dillenia scabrella
(D. Don.) Roxb. ex Wall.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDillenia scabrella is an Asian tree species in the family Dilleniaceae. This species has been recorded from: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam (where they are called sổ nhám).
Description
A tree that loses its leaves. It grows 20-30 m tall. The trunk branches early. The crown is spreading. The leaves are 18 cm long and grouped at the very ends of the twigs. The fruit are yellow. They can occur singly or in clusters of 2-7. The fruit is round but flattened. It is 8-10 cm across.
Edible Uses
Ripe fruit with a sour taste are eaten raw, cooked as a vegetable, or pickled; flowers are also eaten.
Traditional Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten. They have a sour taste. They can be eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable. They are also pickled. The flowers are eaten.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in dense forest. Trees are usually near river banks. Often they are on sites they are occasionally flooded. They require light and humidity.
Where It Grows
Asia, Cambodia, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Vietnam,
Production
Trees are fast growing. In India plants flower and fruit March to July,
Other Information
Fruit are sold in markets.
Notes
There are about 60 Dillenia species.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Agatchi-badura, Akachi, Baji ou, Banji-oi, Banji-ou, Byu, Chirinso, Hargeza, Panilewa, Phlu phnom, Shiti kozu tilaba, So ba, So nham, So nuoc
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