Baccaurea bracteata
Muell.-Arg.
Rambai hutan, Monkey tampoi tree
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Fruit
The fruit are eaten; they have a sour flavor.
Where to Find It
A tropical plant. It can grow in swamps. It is usually near sea level but can grow up to 900 m altitude. It grows in limestone areas.
Asia, Brunei, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand,
How to Identify
An evergreen tree. It grows 25 m high. The leaves are leathery and narrowly oblong. They are near the ends of twigs. They are hairy underneath. Plants are separately male and female. Male flowers are hairy. The flowers are 1.3 mm across and yellow-cream. The fruit are round and dark red. They are about 2 cm long. The flesh is yellow.
Nutrition Score: 41/100
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 64.2 | 681 | 163 | 2.1 | — | 0.8 | 0.6 | 3.9 |
How to Grow
Plants can be grown by seeds. Seeds need to be sown fresh.
Propagation: Seed - when sown fresh it usually germinates in a few days.
Medicinal Uses
We have no specific information on this species, but the bark of several members of this genus is used to relieve eye inflammation.
Other Uses
We have no specific information for this species, but the bark of several members of this genus is used, along with other ingredients, as a dyestuff to colour silk yellow, red or mauve, using the dyeing process known as 'pekan' in Malay. A good timber. The wood is used in construction. The stems are used in making laminaang, the traditional Dayak Kenya longhouse. In common with other trees that produce their flowers and fruits on the trunk of the tree, members of this genus are generally considered to be good support trees for the climbing rattan palms, which are grown to provide material for basket making, weaving into furniture, making ropes etc.
Notes
There are about 80 Baccaurea species.
Names & Synonyms
Jematang, Kayu masam, Kelibon, Lawin daun, Lawma, Medang kechil, Pohon rambai hutan, Puak borong, Puak, Puak burung, Pugi barong, Pugi ranau, Ramai pa, Selantikan, Setambun, Taban, Tampoi paya, Tampoi, Terai rampak, Tutung
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