''Dracontomelon duperreanum''
or Indochina Dragonplum is a tree species
Anacardiaceae, with no subspecies listed in the
Catalogue of Life
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It is found in southern China (Yunnan, Guangxi, Guangdong) and Vietnam (especially in the north - centre); its name in
Vietnamese is ''long cóc, sấu trắng'' or simply ''sấu''.
Uses
The fruits of the Indochina Dragonplum tree are used in Vietnamese cuisine, often preserved with souring agents or cooked with duck. After being preserved in sugar, it can be used to make a cooling drink in summer.
Exportation
On August 3rd 2021, Vietnam exported 22 tons of the fruit to Australia.
Gallery
Sấu tía 2 - Dracontomelon duperreanum.JPG, Sấu in Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park.
Bark of young Dracontomelon duperreanum.jpg, Bark of young ''D. duperreanum''
Sấu ngâm mắm.JPG, Sấu ngâm mắm
Dracontomelon.jpg, Candied fruits
References
[Pierre JBL (1898) In: ''Fl. Forest. Cochinch.'' 5: t. 374]
External links
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Flora of Indo-China
Trees of Vietnam
duperreanum