Maprang

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

Scientific name:	Bouea gandaria Blume
Synonyms:	Bouea macrophylla Griff., Bouea burmanica
Family:	Anacardiaceae
Order:	Sapindales
Common names (English)	English: Maprang, Marian plum, Gandaria, Marian mango, Plum mango
	Spanish: Gandaria
	German: Pflaumenmango
Common names (Malaya):	Kundangan, Setar
Common names (Thailand):	Maprang, Ma praang, Somprang
Common names (Java):	Gandaria
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".

Photos

Proverbs

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Recipes

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