Apitong (Dipterocarpus grandiflorus)

Family: Dipterocarpaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Dipterocarpus grandiflorus is an evergreen Tree growing to 40 m (131ft) by 25 m (82ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

A relict species of the Pleistocene Sundaland, occurring in primary semi-evergreen and evergreen dipterocarp forest. Lowland rainforests. (Zone 10)