Otaheite Walnut (Reutealis trisperma)

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

Reutealis trisperma or commonly known as Otaheite Walnut or Lumbang Tree is a fast-growing evergreen tree endemic to the Philippines. It grows up to 15 m in height and 35cm in bole diameter. Its fruits are poisonous and no plant part is edible. However, the tree is used medicinally for parasitic skin diseases, burns, scalds, wounds, and dandruff. Seed oil is used for the production of paints, varnishes, soaps, for coating boats, or as fuel oil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The oil is used medicinally but no edible uses have been found. — The oil is used medicinally but no edible uses have been found.

Habitat & North American Range

Forests at low to medium elevations. (Zone 9)