Family: Lecythidaceae

Sea putat is a large tree, growing up to 65 feet tall with a dense canopy, it makes wonderful for shade. This plant has many uses. The young fruit can be cooked and eaten. Both the fruits and leaves are used for their medicinal properties. It is also useful for making furniture due to lightweight wood.  The bark is used as a fish poison.

This plant is native to the islands of the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean.

Plant Uses:

• Aquatic plant
• Edible
• Erosion control
• Fragrant
• Medicinal
• Ornamental
• Privacy / screening
• Shade
• Windbreak
• Woodworking

Plant Dangers:

• No dangers