Sandoricum koetjape (Santol)

Sandoricum koetjape orange rind fruit with translucent white pulp close up shot
Sandoricum koetjape sliced open to reveal translucent white pulp and orange rind.

Botanical names: Sandoricum koetjape, Sandoricum indicum

Common names: Santol, Kechapi, Lolly Fruit

Family: Meliaceae

Origin: South East Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyEdible plant

This plant grows in warm humid areas - most parts of the tropics and subtropics. Yellow and round fruit has thick skin and tasty segments inside. Sometimes called the "Lolly Fruit" because you have to suck it to get the flavor. Plants from seeds bears fruits in three-four years. Fruits mature in mid summer.


Image gallery: 8 images
Sandoricum koetjape brown round fruit close up on a neutral surface
Sandoricum koetjape fruit with a textured brown skin resting on a plate
Sandoricum koetjape yellow and white fruit flesh close up on a plate
Sandoricum koetjape fruit flesh with white segments resting on a plate
Sandoricum koetjape pink fruit close up showing round shape and white pulp flesh
Sandoricum koetjape round fruit with pink skin and white edible pulp segments inside
Sandoricum koetjape green leaves close up showing smooth texture and pointed oval shape
Sandoricum koetjape thick green leaves cluster together on a branch during growth
Sandoricum koetjape (Santol) dark green leaves measured with a black ruler for scale close up.
Sandoricum koetjape (Santol) leaves measured against a ruler to indicate size of the foliage.
Sandoricum koetjape yellow fruit halves with pink translucent pulp on a plate close up
Sandoricum koetjape fruit halves with yellow skin and soft pink pulp on a plate
Sandoricum koetjape (Santol) pale yellow flower close up capturing small clusters on thin stems
Sandoricum koetjape (Santol) small pale yellow flower clusters emerge on slender green stems in detail
Sandoricum koetjape green leaves on a plant, healthy foliage with natural sunlight
Sandoricum koetjape leaves with smooth texture and deep green color in sunlight.


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