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.
| 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". |
Maprang is mostly eaten fresh. I am still looking for a delicious recipe with maprang. Who can help?
Last modified: 20 August 2010 - Copyright © 1995-2010 by Hein Bijlmakers - Contact me
