Common Knowledge
Scientific Name: Cynometra cauliflora
Common Names: Namnam, Cinnamon Apple, Tree Bean
Native Range: Southeast Asia including Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand
Family: Fabaceae
Flavor
The fruit carries a distinctive aroma with mildly resinous and earthy nuances. Its flavor is pleasantly tart with subtle sweetness, often recalling green apple and tamarind with faint tropical acidity. The flesh is soft and slightly fibrous with a refreshing character.
Growth Habit
A small to medium evergreen tree naturally occupying humid lowland tropical forests and forest margins. It develops as an understory to lower-canopy species, favoring filtered light and warm, moisture-rich environments.
Cultivation
Thrives in warm tropical conditions with consistent humidity, evenly moist well-drained soils, and rich organic content. Avoid prolonged drought, waterlogged substrates, and exposure to harsh drying winds during establishment.
