Maprang Tree (Bouea macrophylla)
₹1,500.00 Regular Price
₹600.00Sale Price
Excluding Tax
Scientific Name: Bouea macrophylla — Maprang, Marian Plum.
Native Home: Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Height: 10–25 metres.
Lifespan: Several decades.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Occasionally used locally; the tree is mainly valued for its fruit.
Harvesting: Fruits are picked when mature, turning yellow or orange depending on the variety.
Age to Harvest: Around 4–6 years, depending on propagation and growing conditions.
Products: Fresh fruit, pickles, preserves, juices, and desserts.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Popular in Thailand, where the fruit is eaten fresh or prepared as a sweet or sour snack.
Global Spread: Cultivated mainly in Thailand and other tropical Southeast Asian countries.
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