Alphonsea lutea

(Roxb.) Hook. f. & Thomson

Annonaceae Edible: Fruit 18 iNaturalist observations

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Description

A tree. It grows 10-20 m tall. The bark is dark brown and corky. The leaves are simple and alternate. They are slightly hairy underneath. The leaves are oblong and 8-14 cm long by 3-7 cm wide. The flowers contain both sexes. They are in dense fascicles and opposite the leaves. The fruit are round or oval and 1.5 cm long. They are hairy.

Edible Uses

The ripe fruit are eaten.

Traditional Uses

The ripe fruit are eaten.

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Distribution

A tropical plant. It grows in moist deciduous forests.

Where It Grows

Asia, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sri Lanka,

Notes

The Annonaceae are a mainly tropical family.

Synonyms

Bocagea lutea Baill.Alphonsea sclerocarpa ThwaitesAlphonsea madrasapatana Bedd.Uvaria lutea Roxb.Uvaria russelii Wall.

Also Known As

Fonseti, Jong-mol-kung, Noga kala, Zawngbalhla-rah-techi

References (8)

Ambasta S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 30
Bakri, Y. M. et al, 2017, A mini Review on Alphonsea sp. (Annonaceae): Traditional uses, Biological Activities and Phytochemistry. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science Vol. 7 (10), pp. 200-203
Dobriyal, M. J. R. & Dobriyal, R., 2014, Non Wood Forest Produce an Option for Ethnic Food and Nutritional Security in India. Int. J. of Usuf. Mngt. 15(1):17-37
Fl. ind. 1:153. 1855
Kar, A., et al, 2013, Wild Edible Plant Resources used by the Mizos of Mizoram, India. Kathmandu University Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology. Vol. 9, No. 1, July, 2013, 106-126

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Pasha, M. K. & Uddin, S. B., 2019, Minor Edible Fruits of Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 26(2): 299–313
Singh, H.B., Arora R.K.,1978, Wild edible Plants of India. Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. p 48
Singh, V. B., et al, (Ed.) Horticulture for Sustainable Income and Environmental Protection. Vol. 1 p 214