Saurauia punduana
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSaurauia punduana is a species of plant in the Actinidiaceae family. It is found in Tamenglong district of Manipur.
Description
An evergreen tree. It grows 6 m tall. The young branches are hairy. The leaves are narrowly oval and 33 cm long by 11 cm wide. There are brown hairs underneath the leaves. The flowers are small and white but change to pink. The fruit are round berries.
Edible Uses
Ripe fruit are eaten fresh, and flower buds are also consumed.
Traditional Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. In Sikkim it grows between 300-1,200 m above sea level. In Tibet it grows in broad-leaved forests on mountains between 700-1,700 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim, Tibet,
Production
In Sikkim fruit are available October to December.
Notes
Also put in the family Saurauiaceae.
Also Known As
A-rong-ma, Gaba, Dieng-ja-la-ngap, Gaba, Hinchi, Maraw, Numraw, Patok, Rata gagon, Safa, Taan, Tiar
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