Santol
Sandoricum koetjape
Meliaceae
Meliaceae
A tree that grows to a height of 20 m. The leaves are compound, with 3 large leaflets up to 25 cm, and a long stalk. They turn red before falling. The flowers are small and greenish yellow. The fruit is round, yellowish, edible, and up to 8 cm in diameter. Indigenous to India, Malaya and Indonesia, it was introduced in the Philippines at an early date. It is widely cultivated throughout the country.
No comments:
Post a Comment