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    Lamantan Facts

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    Lamantan scientifically known as Mangifera similis, an evergreen tree growing to the height of 18 meters though specimen’s upto 32 meters have been recorded. The bole is 7 meters and upto 80 cm in diameter which can be free of branches. Sometimes the tree is harvested from wild for the edible fruit which is consumed locally. Species is scattered in Borneo- Sabah (Sandakan, Tawau), Sarawak and Kalimantan (Kutei, Samarinda, Balikpapan). It is also found in Sumatra (Palembang, Bangka and Bengkalis).

    Culinary uses

    • Ripe or green fruit is used for preparing ulam with sambal belacan and pickles.
    • Ripe fruit has pleasant flavor and consumed raw.
    • Astringent fruits are pickled.

    References:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mangifera_similis

    http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Mangifera+similis

    https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=28802#null

    http://portal.cybertaxonomy.org/flora-malesiana/node/8189

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    Lamantan Quick Facts
    Name: Lamantan
    Scientific Name: Mangifera similis
    Origin It is endemic to Indonesia.
    Colors Yellowish-green
    Shapes Globose drupe, smooth, 10 cm diameter
    Flesh colors Pale yellow, fibrous
    Taste Acid-sweet
    Name Lamantan
    Scientific Name Mangifera similis
    Native It is endemic to Indonesia.
    Name in Other Languages East Malaysia: Lamantan (Sarawak), Asam (Sandakan, Sabah),;
    Indonesia: Pelem Kera, Penkajang Utan (Bengkalis, Sumatra),
    Fais, Masam Humbang, Fajas, Paias, Membaljang Bubuk, Tajas (Palembang, Sumatra), Asam Pipit, Putaram (Kutei, Kalimantan), Asem Rawa, Asem Telor (Bangka, Sumatra), Embang Duan Kecil (Kalimantan)
    Plant Growth Habit Medium-sized, evergreen
    Plant Size 32 m high, bole 53–100 cm diameter
    Bark Smooth, brown
    Leaf Coriaceous, elliptic oblong to lanceolate, 7–21 cm by 3–9 cm
    Flower Greenish-white, sweetly fragrant
    Fruit shape & size Globose drupe, smooth, 10 cm diameter
    Fruit color Yellowish-green
    Flesh color Pale yellow, fibrous
    Fruit Taste Acid-sweet

    Lamantan Scientific Classification

    Scientific Name: Mangifera similis

    Rank Scientific Name & (Common Name)
    Kingdom Plantae (Plants)
    Subkingdom Viridiplantae  (Green plants)
    Infrakingdom Streptophyta (Land plants)           
    Superdivision Embryophyta
    Division Tracheophyta  (Vascular plants, tracheophytes)
    Class Magnoliopsida
    Order Sapindales
    Family Anacardiaceae  (Cashews)
    Genus Mangifera L. (Mango)
    Synonyms Mangifera torquenda Kosterm.