Flacourtia latifolia
(Hook.f. & Thomson) Cooke
Broad-leaved coffee plum
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Summary
Source: WikipediaFlacourtia latifolia, synonym Xylosma latifolia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Salicaceae. It is native to Karnataka and Kerala in India.
Description
A small tree. It grows 3-5 m tall. The stems have long sharp, straight spines at the base. It loses its leaves during the year. The leaves are alternate and 7-12 cm long. They are broadly oval and have teeth along the edge. The leaf stalks are red. The flowers are on old branches. They are in groups 5 cm long. The flowers have 4-5 round sepals. The fruit are green berries. They are 1 cm across.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten raw.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India,
Production
In southern India fruit are available March to July.
Notes
There are about 17 Flacourtia species. Also put in the Flacourtiaceae family.
Also Known As
Tambat, Tanbat
References (3)
- Chaudhury, R.H.N., et al, 1980, Ethnobotanical Uses of Herbaria - 2. J. Econ, Tax Bot Vol 1 p 165
- Jadhav, R., et al, 2015, Forest Foods of Northern Western Ghats: Mode of Consumption, Nutrition and Availability. Asian Agri-History Vol. 19, No. 4: 293-317
- Khayde, M. S., et al, 2009, Wild Edible Plants Used by the tribes of Akole Tahasil of Ahmednagar District (MS), India. Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13:1328-36
