I am a tropical fruit tree producing grape-sized, translucent fruits with sweet-tart flavor.

Native to the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo; cultivated across Southeast Asia.

Water 2–3 times per week; prefers high humidity.

Partial shade to full sun.

Thrives in 25–35°C; sensitive to frost and dry winds.

Plant in rich, well-drained loamy soil; spacing 6–8 meters apart.

Apply compost and NPK 8:10:10 every 2 months; mulch to retain moisture.

Botanical name: Lansium parasiticum (syn. Lansium domesticum); Family: Meliaceae.

Fruits are safe; seeds bitter and not edible.

Moderate; dense canopy reduces dust.

Fruits rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants; bark and seeds used in traditional medicine.

Susceptible to mealybugs, scale insects, and fungal rot; prune for airflow and monitor regularly.

Can live 40–60 years; starts fruiting in 10–12 years from seed; grafted plants fruit in 4–6 years.