Dimocarpus longan subsp. malesianus var. echinatus
Leenh.
Spiny longan
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Description
A tropical tree of the Sapindaceae family that grows on sandy soils at altitudes between 20-250 m.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows on sandy soils between 20-250 m altitude.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, East Sabah, Philippines, SE Asia,
Notes
There are about 6 Dimocarpus species.
References (3)
- Adema, Leenhouts, P. W., 1994, Sapindaceae, Flora Malesiana Ser 1 Vol 11 p 519
- Soepadmo, E. and Wong, K. M. and Saw, L. G., 1996, Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Forestry Malaysia. Volume Two. p 288
- Tankard, G., 1990, Tropical fruit. An Australian Guide to Growing and using exotic fruit. Viking p 126
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