Hedyachras philippinensis

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Mamoko

Sapindaceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A medium sized tree. The leaves are alternate and compound with 4 to 5 pairs of opposite leaflets. These are pointed at the tip and rounded or pointed at the base. The flowers are small and greenish with a disagreeable smell. The occur in considerable numbers in compound flowering shoots. The fruit are 5 to 6 cm across and round, with a smooth thin skin and are fleshy.

Edible Uses

The fleshy portion of the fruit is eaten raw.

Traditional Uses

The fleshy portion of the fruit is eaten raw.

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Distribution

A tropical plant. They occur in the Philippines in Laguna in areas of shrub and in forests along streams at low altitudes.

Where It Grows

Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia,

References (2)

Brown, W.H., 1920, Wild Food Plants of the Philippines. Bureau of Forestry Bulletin No. 21 Manila. p 100
Monsalud, M.R., Tongacan, A.L., Lopez, F.R., & Lagrimas, M.Q., 1966, Edible Wild Plants in Philippine Forests. Philippine Journal of Science. p 542