Mangifera foetida (also called horse mango, malmut, limus, bachang, machang, and kemantan in Borneo) is a species of flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is found in wet-land rainforest regions of Borneo, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Description Bachang trees take 6-8 years from planting time to harvest. Propagation is primarily by seed, though budding is also possible.
The fruit is approximately 100-200g and has a very strong smell of turpentine. The ripe fruit contains an irritant that can inflame the lips and mouth.
Uses In Indonesia, the unripe fruit (after being washed with salt water) is used in vegetable salads (rujak) and in sour pickle (acar). The ripe fruit can also be used to extract the juices or made into jam.
Two known varieties found in Borneo can be very sweet or sour.
Other uses: The seed make good rootstock for grafting other type of mango for it resistant to diseases.
References
Our Tropical Garden. Bachang (Mangifera foetida)