Common Name: Rambai

General Information

Baccaurea dulcis is a tree with a dense crown that can range in size from 3 - 30 metres tall[].
The edible fruit is gathered from the wild for local use - it is often sold in local markets and the plant is also sometimes cultivated for its fruit within its native range[, ].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - Sumatra, Java.

Habitat

Primary rain forest at elevations of 90 - 700 metres[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	15.00 m
Cultivation Status	Cultivated, Wild

Cultivation Details

A plant of the hot, tropical lowlands[].

A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[].

Edible Uses

The fruit can be eaten raw or cooked[]. A pleasant, melting, white flesh[]. The flavour is normally sweet but is sometimes acid[, ]. The small, yellow, globose fruits are produced in small clusters[, , ].

Medicinal

We have no specific information on this species, but the bark of several members of this genus is used to relieve eye inflammation[].

Agroforestry Uses:

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[].

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[].

Although we have no specific information for this species, most members of this genus produce an excellent timber, which can be used to build houses and boats and to make furniture[].

Propagation

Seed - when sown fresh it usually germinates in a few days[].

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