Dysoxylum altissimum
Merr.
Kuling-babui
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Description
A large tree with relatively thick and rigid branchlets. The leaves are smooth and the leaf stalks grooved along their length. The leaves are alternate with about 7 leaflets. They have a smooth shiny surface with a blunt form. The flowers are borne in a flower arrangement in the axils of leaves. The fruit are flattened and rounded on woody stalks. They are smooth and purple with scarlet seeds.
Edible Uses
The seeds are peeled and roasted before eating.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are peeled and roasted and eaten.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. They are found in forests in the Philippines in Luzon, Palawan, Samar and Panay.
Where It Grows
Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia,
Notes
There are about 80-200 Dysoxylum species. They occur in Asia and the Pacific in the tropics.
References (1)
- Monsalud, M.R., Tongacan, A.L., Lopez, F.R., & Lagrimas, M.Q., 1966, Edible Wild Plants in Philippine Forests. Philippine Journal of Science. p 493
