Careya arborea is a species of tree in the Lecythidaceae family, native to the Indian subcontinent, Afghanistan, and Indochina.

[4] Careya arborea is a deciduous tree that grows up to 15 metres (49 ft) high.

[6] The Careya arborea leaves are traditionally used to roll cheroots in Myanmar (Burma).

[5] The town of Pyay (formerly Prome) is known for a local delicacy known as taw laphet (တောလက်ဖက်; lit.

Young fruit is reported to be edible, though seeds are slightly poisonous.