Characteristics
A medium sized evergreen tree. It is often 15-20 m tall. The trunk can be 25-30 cm across. The bark is grey or black and flaky. The flowers are yellow and have a nice smell. The fruit is tapered at the tip. It is 2.5-4 cm long and 1.2-2.5 cm across. The fruit are yellow when ripe.
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Environment
A tropical plant. It is found in monsoon tropical forests. It grows on hills from 500 m altitude. It grows best in areas with a distinct wet and dry season. It grows in deep, wet, fertile and well drained soils.
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Usage
The fruit and pulp around the seeds is edible.
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seeds and cuttings.
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