Botanical Profile
Pangium edule is a large tropical tree from the Achariaceae family known for its edible processed seeds and broad rainforest canopy.
Scientific Name
Pangium edule Reinw. (accepted botanical name with no widely used synonyms).
Local Name
Commonly known as keluak, kluwek, or football fruit tree in Indonesia and Southeast Asia.
Native Habitat
Native to tropical Southeast Asian rainforests, especially Indonesia and Malaysia, where it grows in warm humid lowland environments.
Germination Difficulty
Moderate — seeds require fresh condition, steady moisture, and warm tropical temperatures for successful germination.
Germination Timeframe
Usually germinates within 4–12 weeks.
Growing Condition
Grow in full sun to partial shade, deep fertile soil, high humidity, and temperatures around 24–32°C. Maintain consistent soil moisture during early growth.
Collector Significance
Collectors and tropical tree growers value this species for its unique culinary use, ethnobotanical importance, and rarity in cultivation outside Southeast Asia.
General Information
These seeds are rare and often hard to find online. Many available seeds have low viability due to long storage, but we provide fresh seeds with higher germination potential.
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