Reinwardtiodendron cinereum
(Hiern.) Mabb.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaReinwardtiodendron cinereum is a tree in the family Meliaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. The specific epithet cinereum means 'ashen', referring to the leaves' colour on drying.
Description
A tree. It grows to 27 m high. The trunk is 70 cm across. There are buttresses 1 m high. The bark is smooth with scaly patches. The twigs are angular and when young are covered with hairs. The leaves are 10-15 cm long. There are 2-4 (or 5) leaflets on each side. These are 4-5.5 cm long by 1.5-2.5 cm wide. The uppermost leaflet is larger. It is 11.5 cm long by 4.5 cm wide. The seed coat is edible.
Edible Uses
The seed coat is edible.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, SE Asia,
Notes
There are 7 Reinwardiodendron species. They occur in Asia.
References (3)
- Argent, G et al, nd, Manual of the Larger and More important non Dipterocarp Trees of Central Kalimantan Indonesia. Volume 2 Forest Research Institute, Samarinda, Indonesia. p 420
- Flora Malesia
- Saw, L.G., LaFrankie, J. V. Kochummen, K. M., Yap S. K., 1991, Fruit Trees in a Malaysian Rain Forest. Economic Botany, Vol. 45, No. 1, pp. 120-136
