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Maprang

If you don't know maprang, just imagine a small mango. That's exactly how it looks, only the taste is a bit different. This page gives some basic information on maprang and some maprang photos.

Maprang fruits in tree

Basic information on maprang

Scientific name: Bouea macrophylla
Synonym: Bouea gandaria
Synonym: Bouea burmanica
English: Maprang
English: Marian plum
English: Plum mango
English: Gandaria
Dutch: Gandaria
German: Gandaria
Thai: Maprang
Thai: Ma praang
Thai: Somprang
   
Family: Anacardiaceae
Order: Sapindales
   
Origin: South east Asia
Distribution:  
Evergreen or deciduous: Evergreen
Leaves: Leaves are ovate-oblong to lanceolate or elliptic.
Fruits: Small clusters of yellow-colored egg-shaped fruits with yellow to orange flesh and one big seed. Fruits are oval, 3-7 cm long and look like a small mango.
Fruits are sour or sweet, depending on the variety.
Climate and weather: Tropical lowlands. Requires a monsoon climate. Up to an altitude of 850 meter.
Pollination:  
Height: 20 to 25 meter
Type of soil: Prefers light fertile soils
Propagation: Propagation is usually by seed, but can also be done by marcotting and grafting.
Insect pests: ?
Diseases: ?
Fruit development: Fruits ripen (in Thailand) from March to May.
Harvesting: Hand pick the fruits when ripe on the tree.
Uses: Ripe fruits are eaten fresh. Fruits can also be cooked in syrup or be used to make compote. Young fruits are used as an ingredient to make a special "sambal".

Proverbs

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Recipes

Maprang is mostly eaten fresh. I am still looking for a delicious recipe with maprang. Who can help?

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