Sandoricum vidalii
Merr.
Malasantol
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Description
A small tree with leaves divided into 3 leaflets. The leaves are alternate. The leaflets are entire and pointed at the tip but more rounded at the base. The flowers are yellowish white. The fruit are rounded and yellow with a very thick outer covering. The seeds are surrounded by a pulp which is almost clear.
Edible Uses
Ripe fruits are eaten raw and used as flavouring for cooked vegetables and fish.
Traditional Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten raw and used for flavouring cooked vegetables and fish.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. They occur from northern Luzon to southern Mindanao in the Philippines. It grows in primary forests at low and medium altitudes.
Where It Grows
Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia,
Notes
An unresolved name in The Plant List.
Also Known As
Malarambo, Biot
References (2)
- Monsalud, M.R., Tongacan, A.L., Lopez, F.R., & Lagrimas, M.Q., 1966, Edible Wild Plants in Philippine Forests. Philippine Journal of Science. p 495
- PROSEA No. 2
