Skimmia arborescens
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSkimmia arborescens, also known as qiao mu yin yu (Chinese: 乔木茵芋), is a species of plant in the family Rutaceae. It is widely distributed in Asia, occurring in Bhutan, China (Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Sichuan, Tibet, Yunnan), Hong Kong, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Description
A small tree. It grows 8 m tall. The trunk is 20 cm across. The leaves are oval and 5-18 cm long by 2-6 cm wide. The flowering shoots are 2-5 cm long. Male and female flowers are separate. The fruit is bluish-black and round. It is 6-8 mm across with 1-3 seeds.
Edible Uses
The leaves are used as a flavouring, with a musky taste.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are used for flavouring. They have a musk like flavour.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in shady, moist mountain areas between 1,000-2,800 m above sea level. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam,
Notes
There are 5 or 6 Skimmia species.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Ner, Barru, Shalangli, Patrang, Nair, Nihar, Kathur-chara, Gurlpata, Nayalpati, Patar, Nera, Timburnyok
References (2)
- Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 577
- J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 43:491. 1916
