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	'''Rambai''' (''Baccaurea motleyana'') is a Southeast Asian fruit tree in the family [[Phyllanthaceae]]. Kew places its native range in Thailand, Malaya, Sumatra, and Borneo and associates it with the wet tropical biome.[[#cite_note-1\|[1]]] The fruit is borne in conspicuous racemes on older branches and, in some trees, on the trunk. It is eaten fresh and is also used for drinks and pickles.[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]		'''Rambai''' (''Baccaurea motleyana'') is a Southeast Asian fruit tree in the family [[Phyllanthaceae]]. Kew places its native range in Thailand, Malaya, Sumatra, and Borneo and associates it with the wet tropical biome.<sup id="cite_ref-1">[[#cite_note-1\|[1]]]</sup> The fruit is borne in conspicuous racemes on older branches and, in some trees, on the trunk. It is eaten fresh and is also used for drinks and pickles.<sup id="cite_ref-2">[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]</sup>

	== Description ==		== Description ==
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	== Growing ==		== Growing ==
	Rambai is a hot, humid lowland-tropical tree of primary and secondary rainforest and occasional riparian forest. Useful Tropical Plants reports cultivation from low elevations and a preference for warm conditions; Kew's biome data supports treating it as a wet-tropical plant rather than a dry-site fruit tree.[[#cite_note-1\|[1]]][[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]		Rambai is a hot, humid lowland-tropical tree of primary and secondary rainforest and occasional riparian forest. Useful Tropical Plants reports cultivation from low elevations and a preference for warm conditions; Kew's biome data supports treating it as a wet-tropical plant rather than a dry-site fruit tree.[[#cite_note-1\|[1]]]<sup id="cite_ref-3">[[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]</sup>

	=== Soil ===		=== Soil ===
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	== References ==		== References ==
	* [https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:339652-1 Kew, Plants of the World Online: ''Baccaurea motleyana''], accessed 2026-08-24.
	* [https://www.fao.org/3/a-ab777e.pdf Suranant Subhadrabandhu, ''Under-Utilized Tropical Fruits of Thailand'', FAO RAP Publication 2001/26, section 6 “Mafai-farang (Baccaurea motleyana)”], accessed 2026-08-24.		* <span id="cite_note-1"></span>[[#cite_ref-1\|↑]] '''[1]''' [https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:339652-1 Kew, Plants of the World Online: ''Baccaurea motleyana''], accessed 2026-08-24.
	* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Baccaurea+motleyana Useful Tropical Plants: ''Baccaurea motleyana''], accessed 2026-08-24.
			* <span id="cite_note-2"></span>[[#cite_ref-2\|↑]] '''[2]''' [https://www.fao.org/3/a-ab777e.pdf Suranant Subhadrabandhu, ''Under-Utilized Tropical Fruits of Thailand'', FAO RAP Publication 2001/26, section 6 “Mafai-farang (Baccaurea motleyana)”], accessed 2026-08-24.

			* <span id="cite_note-3"></span>[[#cite_ref-3\|↑]] '''[3]''' [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Baccaurea+motleyana Useful Tropical Plants: ''Baccaurea motleyana''], accessed 2026-08-24.

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	== Photos ==		== Photos ==
	[[File:Mass fruiting of Baccaurea motleyana (Phyllanthaceae).JPG~~\|thumb\|right~~\|260px\|Heavy rambai fruiting throughout the canopy at the MARDI rare fruit genebank in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.]]		[[File:Mass fruiting of Baccaurea motleyana (Phyllanthaceae).JPG\|260px\|Heavy rambai fruiting throughout the canopy at the MARDI rare fruit genebank in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.]] [[File:Young fruits of Baccaurea motleyana (Phyllanthaceae).JPG\|240px\|Young rambai fruit hanging on the tree.]]

	[[File:Young fruits of Baccaurea motleyana (Phyllanthaceae).JPG~~\|thumb\|left~~\|240px\|Young rambai fruit hanging on the tree.]]

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	== References ==		== References ==

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	'''Rambai''' (''Baccaurea motleyana'') is a Southeast Asian fruit tree in the family [[Phyllanthaceae]]. Kew places its native range in Thailand, Malaya, Sumatra, and Borneo and associates it with the wet tropical biome.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-1\|[1]]]~~</sup>~~ The fruit is borne in conspicuous racemes on older branches and, in some trees, on the trunk. It is eaten fresh and is also used for drinks and pickles.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]~~</sup>~~		'''Rambai''' (''Baccaurea motleyana'') is a Southeast Asian fruit tree in the family [[Phyllanthaceae]]. Kew places its native range in Thailand, Malaya, Sumatra, and Borneo and associates it with the wet tropical biome.[[#cite_note-1\|[1]]] The fruit is borne in conspicuous racemes on older branches and, in some trees, on the trunk. It is eaten fresh and is also used for drinks and pickles.[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]

	== Description ==		== Description ==
	[[File:Tree of Baccaurea motleyana (Phyllanthaceae).JPG\|thumb\|left\|240px\|Rambai tree with abundant fruit borne on branches and trunk.]]		[[File:Tree of Baccaurea motleyana (Phyllanthaceae).JPG\|thumb\|left\|240px\|Rambai tree with abundant fruit borne on branches and trunk.]]
	Rambai is an evergreen tree with a dense crown. Larger trees are reported at about 15 to 25 m, although cultivated trees may be smaller. FAO describes velvety twigs, petioles, and lower leaf surfaces, with obovate-lanceolate to elliptical leaves about 20 to 35 cm long.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]~~</sup>~~		Rambai is an evergreen tree with a dense crown. Larger trees are reported at about 15 to 25 m, although cultivated trees may be smaller. FAO describes velvety twigs, petioles, and lower leaf surfaces, with obovate-lanceolate to elliptical leaves about 20 to 35 cm long.[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]

	The species is dioecious in the Thai horticultural account, with separate male and female trees. The inflorescences are ramiflorous. Female racemes may be 25 to 60 cm long, and fruit occur in communal strings from twigs and main branches and, to a lesser extent, the upper trunk.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]~~</sup>~~		The species is dioecious in the Thai horticultural account, with separate male and female trees. The inflorescences are ramiflorous. Female racemes may be 25 to 60 cm long, and fruit occur in communal strings from twigs and main branches and, to a lesser extent, the upper trunk.[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]

	The fruit is generally buff-colored, smooth to thinly puberulous, and about 2 to 4 cm in diameter. The translucent white pulp surrounds a variable number of seeds and may range from acid to sweet and palatable among trees and selections.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]~~</sup>~~		The fruit is generally buff-colored, smooth to thinly puberulous, and about 2 to 4 cm in diameter. The translucent white pulp surrounds a variable number of seeds and may range from acid to sweet and palatable among trees and selections.[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]

	== Growing ==		== Growing ==
	Rambai is a hot, humid lowland-tropical tree of primary and secondary rainforest and occasional riparian forest. Useful Tropical Plants reports cultivation from low elevations and a preference for warm conditions; Kew's biome data supports treating it as a wet-tropical plant rather than a dry-site fruit tree.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-1\|[1]]]~~</sup><sup>~~[[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]~~</sup>~~		Rambai is a hot, humid lowland-tropical tree of primary and secondary rainforest and occasional riparian forest. Useful Tropical Plants reports cultivation from low elevations and a preference for warm conditions; Kew's biome data supports treating it as a wet-tropical plant rather than a dry-site fruit tree.[[#cite_note-1\|[1]]][[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]

	=== Soil ===		=== Soil ===
	In its reported habitat, rambai occurs in wet tropical forest and sometimes near rivers. Secondary horticultural guidance describes alluvial soils where water is available and successful growth on yellow clay, sand, and limestone, provided the soil remains moist but drains. A pH around 5 to 6 is reported as preferred, with a broader tolerance of roughly 4.5 to 6.5.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]~~</sup>~~		In its reported habitat, rambai occurs in wet tropical forest and sometimes near rivers. Secondary horticultural guidance describes alluvial soils where water is available and successful growth on yellow clay, sand, and limestone, provided the soil remains moist but drains. A pH around 5 to 6 is reported as preferred, with a broader tolerance of roughly 4.5 to 6.5.[[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]

	For cultivation, aim for moisture-retentive but aerated soil rather than a permanently stagnant root zone. The available sources do not establish a species-specific flooding duration, so prolonged anaerobic saturation should not be presented as harmless.		For cultivation, aim for moisture-retentive but aerated soil rather than a permanently stagnant root zone. The available sources do not establish a species-specific flooding duration, so prolonged anaerobic saturation should not be presented as harmless.

	=== Sun and humidity ===		=== Sun and humidity ===
	Useful Tropical Plants reports full sun or light shade. The natural setting is humid lowland forest, but dense humidity should be paired with airflow. Young container plants can be acclimated to brighter exposure gradually; mature trees require enough light for a dense crown and fruiting wood.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]~~</sup>~~		Useful Tropical Plants reports full sun or light shade. The natural setting is humid lowland forest, but dense humidity should be paired with airflow. Young container plants can be acclimated to brighter exposure gradually; mature trees require enough light for a dense crown and fruiting wood.[[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]

	=== Seasonal changes ===		=== Seasonal changes ===
	There is no single region-wide rambai calendar. FAO reports a general July to August fruit season for Thailand; other parts of the range have different rainfall patterns and harvest dates.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]~~</sup>~~ Keep root moisture more consistent during active growth and fruit development, and do not impose a dry-climate irrigation schedule on a wet-tropical species. Species-specific dormancy and cold-response data are N/A.		There is no single region-wide rambai calendar. FAO reports a general July to August fruit season for Thailand; other parts of the range have different rainfall patterns and harvest dates.[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]] Keep root moisture more consistent during active growth and fruit development, and do not impose a dry-climate irrigation schedule on a wet-tropical species. Species-specific dormancy and cold-response data are N/A.

	== Propagation ==		== Propagation ==
	Fresh seed is reported to germinate in a few days, but seedlings do not guarantee a fruiting female tree. Because the Thai account describes separate male and female trees, air-layering a known female is the more direct way to preserve fruiting sex and fruit quality. Budding and grafting onto rambai rootstocks are also reported.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]~~</sup><sup>~~[[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]~~</sup>~~		Fresh seed is reported to germinate in a few days, but seedlings do not guarantee a fruiting female tree. Because the Thai account describes separate male and female trees, air-layering a known female is the more direct way to preserve fruiting sex and fruit quality. Budding and grafting onto rambai rootstocks are also reported.[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]][[#cite_note-3\|[3]]]

	Species-specific years to fruit were not established in the sources consulted; the summary field is therefore retained as N/A rather than filled from related ''Baccaurea'' species.		Species-specific years to fruit were not established in the sources consulted; the summary field is therefore retained as N/A rather than filled from related ''Baccaurea'' species.

	== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==		== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==
	Rambai fruits develop in racemes on older wood, branches, and sometimes the trunk. Trees may carry green and buff-colored fruit at the same time as different fruits mature. The Thai report gives July to August as a general season, but local rainfall, tree sex, selection, and site can shift flowering and harvest.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]~~</sup>~~		Rambai fruits develop in racemes on older wood, branches, and sometimes the trunk. Trees may carry green and buff-colored fruit at the same time as different fruits mature. The Thai report gives July to August as a general season, but local rainfall, tree sex, selection, and site can shift flowering and harvest.[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]

	Harvest the fruit when fully colored and ripe. The pulp varies from acid to sweet among trees. Choose sweet, palatable clones for propagation when a fruiting selection is available; the FAO account identifies selection and clonal propagation as the practical route for preserving desirable fruit quality.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]~~</sup>~~		Harvest the fruit when fully colored and ripe. The pulp varies from acid to sweet among trees. Choose sweet, palatable clones for propagation when a fruiting selection is available; the FAO account identifies selection and clonal propagation as the practical route for preserving desirable fruit quality.[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]

	== Fruit and uses ==		== Fruit and uses ==
	Ripe rambai is eaten fresh. The pulp can be crushed for a drink, sweetened and diluted, or pickled for use with curries. The fruit is small and seed-bearing, and the pulp commonly adheres to the seed. The FAO account notes that very large fresh consumption can upset the stomach in its Thai context, so ordinary food use should not be generalized into a medicinal claim.~~<sup>~~[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]~~</sup>~~		Ripe rambai is eaten fresh. The pulp can be crushed for a drink, sweetened and diluted, or pickled for use with curries. The fruit is small and seed-bearing, and the pulp commonly adheres to the seed. The FAO account notes that very large fresh consumption can upset the stomach in its Thai context, so ordinary food use should not be generalized into a medicinal claim.[[#cite_note-2\|[2]]]

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	== References ==		== References ==
	* ~~<span id="cite_note-1"></span>~~[https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:339652-1 Kew, Plants of the World Online: ''Baccaurea motleyana''], accessed 2026-08-24.		* [https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:339652-1 Kew, Plants of the World Online: ''Baccaurea motleyana''], accessed 2026-08-24.
	* ~~<span id="cite_note-2"></span>~~[https://www.fao.org/3/a-ab777e.pdf Suranant Subhadrabandhu, ''Under-Utilized Tropical Fruits of Thailand'', FAO RAP Publication 2001/26, section 6 “Mafai-farang (Baccaurea motleyana)”], accessed 2026-08-24.		* [https://www.fao.org/3/a-ab777e.pdf Suranant Subhadrabandhu, ''Under-Utilized Tropical Fruits of Thailand'', FAO RAP Publication 2001/26, section 6 “Mafai-farang (Baccaurea motleyana)”], accessed 2026-08-24.
	* ~~<span id="cite_note-3"></span>~~[https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Baccaurea+motleyana Useful Tropical Plants: ''Baccaurea motleyana''], accessed 2026-08-24.		* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Baccaurea+motleyana Useful Tropical Plants: ''Baccaurea motleyana''], accessed 2026-08-24.

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	== ~~Identification and description~~ ==		== Description ==
	Rambai is a Southeast Asian cauliflorous tree bearing clusters of small tart-sweet fruit. Separate male and female trees may occur, so flowering records and planting sex matter.		Rambai is a Southeast Asian cauliflorous tree bearing clusters of small tart-sweet fruit. Separate male and female trees may occur, so flowering records and planting sex matter.

	The accepted genus, family, and order are [[Baccaurea]], [[Phyllanthaceae]], and [[Malpighiales]].		The accepted genus, family, and order are [[Baccaurea]], [[Phyllanthaceae]], and [[Malpighiales]].

	== ~~Growing~~ ==		== Cultivation ==
	Rambai is a humid Southeast Asian lowland tree producing clusters of fruit on older branches. Give it warmth, organic soil, steady moisture, and room for a broad crown; drought and cold reduce flowering and crop quality.		Rambai is a humid Southeast Asian lowland tree producing clusters of fruit on older branches. Give it warmth, organic soil, steady moisture, and room for a broad crown; drought and cold reduce flowering and crop quality.

	Humid tropical soil rich in organic matter with good drainage. Provide airflow and avoid standing water unless the species is being grown in a deliberately wet habitat.		Humid tropical soil rich in organic matter with good drainage. Provide airflow and avoid standing water unless the species is being grown in a deliberately wet habitat.

	=== Soil ===		=== Soil and water ===
	Humid tropical soil rich in organic matter with good drainage; preserve native drainage and organic-matter conditions rather than treating all tropical fruit trees alike.		Humid tropical soil rich in organic matter with good drainage; preserve native drainage and organic-matter conditions rather than treating all tropical fruit trees alike.

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	== Propagation ==		== Propagation ==
	Fresh seed; vegetative propagation for superior female trees. Seedlings may vary in fruit quality and maturity; use grafting or other clonal methods when a named selection must be preserved.		Fresh seed; vegetative propagation for superior female trees. Seedlings may vary in fruit quality and maturity; use grafting or other clonal methods when a named selection must be preserved.

	~~[[File:Mass fruiting of Baccaurea motleyana (Phyllanthaceae).JPG\|thumb\|right\|280px\|Field view or fruit detail of Baccaurea motleyana. Wikimedia Commons file page.]]~~

	== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==		== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==
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	The ripe fruit is eaten fresh and may be used in drinks, preserves, desserts, or regional savory preparations. Handle ripe fruit carefully because many tropical fruits soften rapidly after harvest.		The ripe fruit is eaten fresh and may be used in drinks, preserves, desserts, or regional savory preparations. Handle ripe fruit carefully because many tropical fruits soften rapidly after harvest.

			== Photos ==

	~~== Commentary ==~~		[[File:Mass fruiting of Baccaurea motleyana (Phyllanthaceae).JPG\|thumb\|right\|280px\|Field view or fruit detail of Baccaurea motleyana. Wikimedia Commons file page.]]
	~~Growers are welcome to share observations on the~~ [[~~Talk~~:Baccaurea motleyana\|~~talk~~ page]]~~, including climate, provenance, propagation method, plant age, flowering, fruiting, and growing conditions.~~


	~~== Photos ==~~

	~~The images above show documented fruit, flower, or plant-habit views. See the individual Commons file pages in the image credits for authorship and license details.~~		<div style="clear: both;"></div>

	== ~~Sources~~ ==		== References ==
	* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Baccaurea+motleyana Useful Tropical Plants: Baccaurea motleyana]		* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Baccaurea+motleyana Useful Tropical Plants: Baccaurea motleyana]



	== Image credits ==		== Image credits ==

	* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fruits_of_Baccaurea_motleyana_(Phyllanthaceae).JPG Fruits of Baccaurea motleyana (Phyllanthaceae).JPG] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.		* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fruits_of_Baccaurea_motleyana_(Phyllanthaceae).JPG Fruits of Baccaurea motleyana (Phyllanthaceae).JPG] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.
	* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mass_fruiting_of_Baccaurea_motleyana_(Phyllanthaceae).JPG Mass fruiting of Baccaurea motleyana (Phyllanthaceae).JPG] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.		* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mass_fruiting_of_Baccaurea_motleyana_(Phyllanthaceae).JPG Mass fruiting of Baccaurea motleyana (Phyllanthaceae).JPG] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.

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	== Commentary ==		== Commentary ==
	Growers are welcome to share observations on the [[Talk:Baccaurea motleyana\|talk page]], including climate, provenance, propagation method, plant age, flowering, fruiting, and growing conditions.		Growers are welcome to share observations on the [[Talk:Baccaurea motleyana\|talk page]], including climate, provenance, propagation method, plant age, flowering, fruiting, and growing conditions.


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	* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Baccaurea+motleyana Useful Tropical Plants: Baccaurea motleyana]		* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Baccaurea+motleyana Useful Tropical Plants: Baccaurea motleyana]



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	== Growing ==		== Growing ==
			Rambai is a humid Southeast Asian lowland tree producing clusters of fruit on older branches. Give it warmth, organic soil, steady moisture, and room for a broad crown; drought and cold reduce flowering and crop quality.

	Humid tropical soil rich in organic matter with good drainage. Provide airflow and avoid standing water unless the species is being grown in a deliberately wet habitat.		Humid tropical soil rich in organic matter with good drainage. Provide airflow and avoid standing water unless the species is being grown in a deliberately wet habitat.

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	== Propagation ==		== Propagation ==
	Fresh seed; vegetative propagation for superior female trees. Seedlings may vary in fruit quality and maturity; use grafting or other clonal methods when a named selection must be preserved.		Fresh seed; vegetative propagation for superior female trees. Seedlings may vary in fruit quality and maturity; use grafting or other clonal methods when a named selection must be preserved.

			[[File:Mass fruiting of Baccaurea motleyana (Phyllanthaceae).JPG\|thumb\|right\|280px\|Field view or fruit detail of Baccaurea motleyana. Wikimedia Commons file page.]]

	== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==		== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==
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	The ripe fruit is eaten fresh and may be used in drinks, preserves, desserts, or regional savory preparations. Handle ripe fruit carefully because many tropical fruits soften rapidly after harvest.		The ripe fruit is eaten fresh and may be used in drinks, preserves, desserts, or regional savory preparations. Handle ripe fruit carefully because many tropical fruits soften rapidly after harvest.

	~~== Photos ==~~
	~~No image is included until an individual Wikimedia Commons file can be checked for subject accuracy and license.~~

	== Commentary ==		== Commentary ==
	Growers are welcome to share observations on the [[Talk:Baccaurea motleyana\|talk page]], including climate, provenance, propagation method, plant age, flowering, fruiting, and growing conditions.		Growers are welcome to share observations on the [[Talk:Baccaurea motleyana\|talk page]], including climate, provenance, propagation method, plant age, flowering, fruiting, and growing conditions.

			== Photos ==

			The images above show documented fruit, flower, or plant-habit views. See the individual Commons file pages in the image credits for authorship and license details.

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==
	* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Baccaurea+motleyana Useful Tropical Plants: Baccaurea motleyana]		* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Baccaurea+motleyana Useful Tropical Plants: Baccaurea motleyana]

			== Image credits ==

			* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fruits_of_Baccaurea_motleyana_(Phyllanthaceae).JPG Fruits of Baccaurea motleyana (Phyllanthaceae).JPG] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.
			* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mass_fruiting_of_Baccaurea_motleyana_(Phyllanthaceae).JPG Mass fruiting of Baccaurea motleyana (Phyllanthaceae).JPG] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.

	[[Category:Fruits]]		[[Category:Fruits]]
	[[Category:Phyllanthaceae]]		[[Category:Phyllanthaceae]]
	[[Category:Baccaurea]]		[[Category:Baccaurea]]

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'''Rambai''' ('''''Baccaurea motleyana'''''; also known as rambai) is a Phyllanthaceae fruit plant grown for its fruit. The accepted scientific name is used as the canonical page title.

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! colspan="2" style="background: #e8e8e8;" | Rambai (''Baccaurea motleyana'')
|-
! Scientific name
|| ''Baccaurea motleyana''
|-
! Genus
|| [[Baccaurea]]
|-
! Family
|| [[Phyllanthaceae]]
|-
! Order
|| [[Malpighiales]]
|-
! Growth and size
|| Small to medium evergreen tree; 5–15 m
|-
! Climate and site
|| Humid tropical soil rich in organic matter with good drainage
|-
! Propagation
|| Fresh seed; vegetative propagation for superior female trees
|-
! Fruit and harvest
|| Wet-season clusters on trunk and branches; yellow to pink fruit
|}

== Identification and description ==
Rambai is a Southeast Asian cauliflorous tree bearing clusters of small tart-sweet fruit. Separate male and female trees may occur, so flowering records and planting sex matter.

The accepted genus, family, and order are [[Baccaurea]], [[Phyllanthaceae]], and [[Malpighiales]].

== Growing ==
Humid tropical soil rich in organic matter with good drainage. Provide airflow and avoid standing water unless the species is being grown in a deliberately wet habitat.

=== Soil ===
Humid tropical soil rich in organic matter with good drainage; preserve native drainage and organic-matter conditions rather than treating all tropical fruit trees alike.

=== Sun and humidity ===
Most plants in this group prefer bright light; young trees may need shelter while roots establish. Humidity should be paired with airflow, not stagnant enclosure.

=== Seasonal changes ===
Flowering and harvest vary with local wet/dry or cool/warm cycles. Adjust irrigation to the species' native rhythm and protect warm-tropical plants during cool weather.

== Propagation ==
Fresh seed; vegetative propagation for superior female trees. Seedlings may vary in fruit quality and maturity; use grafting or other clonal methods when a named selection must be preserved.

== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==
Wet-season clusters on trunk and branches; yellow to pink fruit. Local climate, cultivar, rootstock, pollination, and rainfall can shift the calendar substantially.

== Fruit and uses ==
The ripe fruit is eaten fresh and may be used in drinks, preserves, desserts, or regional savory preparations. Handle ripe fruit carefully because many tropical fruits soften rapidly after harvest.

== Photos ==
No image is included until an individual Wikimedia Commons file can be checked for subject accuracy and license.

== Commentary ==
Growers are welcome to share observations on the [[Talk:Baccaurea motleyana|talk page]], including climate, provenance, propagation method, plant age, flowering, fruiting, and growing conditions.

== Sources ==
* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Baccaurea+motleyana Useful Tropical Plants: Baccaurea motleyana]

[[Category:Fruits]]
[[Category:Phyllanthaceae]]
[[Category:Baccaurea]]