Flacourtia rukam
(now possibly SALICACEAE)
rukam
Difficult family to define because of minute variations in flower
structure. Scattered throughout Malaya in rain forest, occasionally
cultivated. Fruits edible, made more palatable by rubbing between
the hands, but best cooked.
Hydnocarpus spp.
(now possibly ACHARIACEAE)
setumpol
About 40 species, India to Sulawesi, in Malaya 12 spp. Seeds have
curative properties, especially for leprosy.
Pangium edule
(now possibly ACHARIACEAE)
payang, kepayang
Occasional village tree, wild in Selangor, Perak, Pahang. All parts
poisonous, but treated seeds can be eaten and cooking oil extracted.
Large long stalked leaves spirally arranged to avoid over shadowing
others.
