Synonyms: 

Euphoria pinnata Poir.

Irina alnifolia Bl.

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Sapindales

Family: Sapindaceae

Native: Papua, Indonesia.

Common Names

English – Matoa, Taun tree, Island lychee,

Malayalam –മട്ടോവ

Description:

Pometia pinnata is a large tropical tree with glossy green leaves and red or orange fruits, native to the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.

Habitat: Lowland riverbanks or humid woodlands and swampy forests.

Distribution: South China and Sri Lanka, through Southeast Asia to the Pacific Islands.

Uses: Pometia pinnata is used for its timber, edible fruits, and traditional medicinal purposes in Pacific Island and Southeast Asian cultures.