Saurauia cerea
Griff.
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Description
A tree. It grows 5-15 m tall. The leaf blades are oval and 17-36 cm long by 12-20 cm wide. The leaves have yellow hairs underneath when young. The flowers are large and occur singly. They are 4 cm across. The fruit are greenish white and a flattened round shape. They are 8 mm across and have 5 ribs.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It grows on moist mountain forests and valleys between 400-2,200 m above sea level. In Yunnan.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Tibet,
Production
In China plants flower in July to September and fruit October to November.
Notes
An accepted name in The Plant List.
Synonyms
Probably now a synonym of Saurauia cerea.
Also Known As
Maraw, Metzulashi, Numraw
References (3)
- 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
- Singh, H.B., Arora R.K.,1978, Wild edible Plants of India. Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. p 71
- Singh, V. B., et al, (Ed.) Horticulture for Sustainable Income and Environmental Protection. Vol. 1 p 219
