Strombosia javanica
Blume
Bayam badak
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Description
A tall tree. It can grow 26 m high but is usually smaller. The crown is dense. The bark is yellowish-grey and can be cracked. The leaves are smooth on the upper surface. The flowers are in a group at the top of the flowering stalk. These are in the axils of the leaves. The fruit are fleshy but cut off at the top.
Edible Uses
The leaves are edible.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in lowland rainforest. It grows up to 600 m altitude.
Where It Grows
Asia, Brunei, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand,
Other Uses
The light yellowish-brown wood is heavy, hard and moderately durable. It is used for cabinet making and house construction.
Notes
There are about 12 Strombosia species.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Banatha, Dali-dali, Dedali, Maharik, Ki kachang, Kachang-kachang, Kayu kachang, Madang kalawar, Sanam-sanam, Mahallata, Mangkudur, Tungang, Yin-bada
References (7)
- Burkill, I.H., 1966, A Dictionary of the Economic Products of the Malay Peninsula. Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Vol 2 (I-Z) p 2126
- Flora Malesiana Vol 10 p 21
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 208
- Sleumer, H., 1984, Olacaceae, Flora Malesiana Series 1 Vol 10(1) p 21
- Slik, F., www.asianplant.net
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- Soepadmo, E. and Wong, K. M., 1995, Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Forestry Malaysia. Volume One. p 283
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
