Matoa is a large tropical hardwood and fruit tree species native to tropical south asia, southeast Asia (Indonesia and Malaysia), and Melanesia. . This exotic fruit is a member of the Sapindaceae family, the same with leci (lychees), lengkeng (longan), and rambutan. Matoa tree can grow to a moderate height of 40 meters, but the average tall is 8 to 20 meters.
This endemic plant can easily adjust to cold and hot environments.
Matoa fruit is highly varied in its physical appearance. You can see them in the colors of green and yellow for young fruits, and red to brown to purple for ripe ones. They are oval with approximately 5-7cm long and 3cm wide. Its fleshy fruits have a stony core each. Its fruit is ellipsoid to round.
BENEFITS
It strengthens the body immune system.
It reduces the high blood pressure level.
It relieves stress
It wards off chronic illnesses.
It promotes healthy skin.
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