Cyathocalyx martabanicus
Hk. f. & Thomson
Annonaceae Edible: Fruit
Description
An evergreen tree. It grows about 20 m tall. The bark is dark brown and smooth. The leaves are 17-25 cm long. The flowers are pale greenish-yellow and 3-6 cm long. They are in clusters of 2-4. The petals are strap shaped. The fruit are oval. There are 8-10 seeds in 2 rows.
Edible Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Thailand,
Also Known As
Bolong, Hreirawt, Hreiroth, Pazun-gok
References (7)
- Gardner, S., et al, 2000, A Field Guide to Forest Trees of Northern Thailand, Kobfai Publishing Project. p 43
- Jeeva, S., 2009, Horticultural potential of wild edible fruits used by the Khasi tribes of Meghalaya. Journal or Horticulture and Forestry Vol. 1(9) pp. 182-192
- 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
- Lalfakzuala, R., 2007, Ethnobotanical usages of plants in western Mizoram. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Vol 6(3) pp 480-493
- Sawian, J. T., et al, 2007, Wild edible plants of Meghalaya, North-east India. Natural Product Radiance Vol. 6(5): p 415
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- Singh, H.B., Arora R.K.,1978, Wild edible Plants of India. Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. p 54
- Wild edible plants of Himachal Pradesh
