Mafai - Burmese grape
A less known tropical fruit is the Mafai or Burmese grape.
This page provides some basic information on mafai and some photos of mafai.
Basic information on mafai
| Scientific name: | Baccaurea ramiflora |
| English: | Burmese Grape Mafai |
| Family: | Phyllanthaceae |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Origin: | |
| Distribution: | Asia, especially India and Malaysia |
| Evergreen or deciduous: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | |
| Fruits: | Mafai fruits have an oval shape, with a diamter of 2.5 to 3.5 centimeters. The color is yellowish or pinkish, but sometimes red or purple. |
| Leaves: | |
| Climate and weather: | |
| Pollination: | |
| Height: | 25 meter |
| Crown size: | |
| Blooming period | |
| Type of soil: | |
| Preferred pH: | |
| Moisture: | |
| Light: | |
| Growth rate: | Mafai is a slow growing tree. |
| Spacing (close range) | |
| Spacing (wide range) | |
| Propagation: | |
| Insect pests: | |
| Diseases: | |
| Fruit development: | |
| Harvesting: | Hand picking of the fruits. |
| Uses: | Mafai fruits can be eaten fresh. Fruits can also be stewed or can be used to make wine. Sometimes it is used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases. |
Mafai photos (Burmese grape)
Proverbs
Quotes
Who knows a proverb or funny quote about the Burmese grape? Please send a message.
Recipes
Sorry, no mafai recipe yet. But you can send me a message if you know one.