Baccaurea costulata (Miq.) Müll.Arg.

Species

Angiosperms > Malpighiales > Phyllanthaceae > Baccaurea

Characteristics

A tree. It grows 10-30 m high. The trunks are 28 cm across. The bark is grey and flaky. Plants are separately male and female. Flowers and fruit are produced on the trunk. The fruit are 5 cm across.
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Mature height (meter) 15.0 - 25.0
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Environment

A tropical plant. It grows up to 450 m above sea level.
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Found at elevations up to 450 metres.
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Usage

The fruit are eaten raw and have a bitter after taste.
Uses dye medicinal timber
Edible fruits
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Cultivation

Plants can be grown from seeds. Seeds germinate quickly.
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Conservation status

Baccaurea costulata threat status: Vulnerable

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:339613-1
WFO ID wfo-0000304574
COL ID K6R6
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Synonyms

Pierardia costulata Mappa costulata Baccaurea costulata