Rhamnus pentapomica
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Rhamnaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A shrub or small tree. It can have small spines. The young branches have a downy covering. The leaves are alternate or in clusters on small shoots less than 6 cm long. The leaves are sword shaped and 2-5 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. The flowers are of one sex. The petals are very small. The fruit are 4-5 mm long and light brown. They have 3-4 grooves. There are 2-4 seeds.
Edible Uses
The sweet fruit are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are sweet and are eaten.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Afghanistan, Asia, India, Pakistan,
Synonyms
Rhamnus persica M. Laws in part, non Boiss.
Also Known As
Charyula, Chetulo, Chhetulo, Chirla, Kander, Kukai, Nikki, Wurak
References (3)
- Ambasta S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 518
- 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
- Flora of Pakistan. www.eFloras.org
