Turraea virens
Linn.
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Description
An evergreen shrub or tree. The leaves are narrowly sword shaped. The fruit are hairy.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are pickled.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are pickled.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, India, Madagascar, Mayotte, Papua New Guinea, PNG,
Synonyms
Turraea ticoreopsis Baill.There is confusion over names and authorities. Turraea virens Hellen. may be Atalantia monophylla.
References (1)
- Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 657
