Maranthes corymbosa

Maranthes corymbosa is a tree in the family Chrysobalanaceae. The specific epithet corymbosa is from the Greek meaning "cluster", referring to the clustered inflorescences.

Description

Maranthes corymbosa grows up to tall with a trunk diameter of up to. The smooth bark is grey-brown. The flowers are pink, tinged white. The edible fruits are ellipsoid and measure up to long. The wood is locally used in construction.

Distribution and habitat

Maranthes corymbosa grows naturally in Thailand, Malesia, the Solomon Islands, the Caroline Islands and Australia. It is also found in Panama. Its habitat is forests from sea-level to altitude.