Amoora sp.
Meliaceae Edible: Seeds
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Description
A tropical plant growing in the hills of Tamil Nadu, belonging to the Meliaceae family. The genus Amoora (possibly now Aphanamixis) comprises about 25 species.
Edible Uses
The seeds are fried and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are fried and eaten.
This uses section is brief — help expand it
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in the hills in Tamil Nadu.
Where It Grows
Asia, India,
Notes
There are about 25 Amoora species. The name had probably changed. It may now be Aphanomixis.
Synonyms
Check Aphanamixis
Also Known As
Jhangidi lehettur, Jhangri napi
References (1)
- Chaudhury, R.H.N., et al, 1980, Ethnobotanical Uses of Herbaria - 2. J. Econ, Tax Bot Vol 1 p 167
