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Reinwardtiodendron kostermansii

(Prijanto) Mabb.

Kaju narah

Meliaceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A tree. The leaflets are narrowly oval. The fruit are velvety and 3 cm across. The layer around the seeds is a dirty white.

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Edible Uses

The layer of tissue surrounding the seeds in the fruit is edible.

Traditional Uses

The layer around the seeds is edible.

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Distribution

A tropical plant. It grows in lower mountain forests.

Where It Grows

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, SE Asia,

Synonyms

Lansium kostermansii PrijantoAglaia kostermansii (Prijanto) Kosterm.

References (2)

  • Flora Malesia
  • PROSEA No. 2

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