Fagraea cochinchinensis

 Fagraea cochinchinensis A.Chev., Cat. Pl. Jard. Bot. Saigon 33, 66 (1919).

Fagraea cochinchinensis A.Chev., Photo by Khuong Thang

The native range of this species is China (Yunnan) to Vietnam, Hainan. It is a shrub or tree and grows primarily in the subtropical biome.

Vietnamese name: Trai, Trai Ly, Trai Nam Bo

Scientific name:

Trai, Trai lý, Trai nam bộ

Synonyms: 

Fagraea cochinchinensis A. Chev.

Family: 

Potaliaceae

Uses: 

Cure, malaria (stem bark, leaves); vision (leaf).

Distribution: 

Son La (Moc Chau, Xuan Nha), Bac Giang, Quang Tri, Da Nang (Ba Na), Dak Lak (Buon Ma Thuot), Lam Dong (Da Lat), Tay Ninh, Dong Nai (Bien Hoa, Bao Chanh), Ba Ria-Vung Tau (Con Dao), Kien Giang (Phu Quoc).

Flowering and fruiting season: March - April.