Canthium parviflorum
Roxb.
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Description
A small tree. It is 4-10 m high. It has long straight spines. The leaves are broadly oval. The flowers are yellow. The fruit are small and yellow.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten peeled, as the skin has a sour taste, and are also used in pickles and curries. The young leaves are cooked as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten peeled as the skin has a sour taste. They are also used in pickles and curries. The young leaves are cooked as a vegetable.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It will grow on most soils. It is best in a wet soil and a pH of 7.
Where It Grows
Asia, Cambodia, India, Indochina, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sri Lanka,
Cultivation
It can be used as a hedge plant.
Production
It is slow growing.
Notes
There are about 200 Canthium species. Canthium parvifolium Roxb. is a legitimate name and Canthium parviflorum Lam. is a synonoym of Canthium coromandelicum (Burm. f) Alston.
Also Known As
Balusaku, Balusu, Chak kralik, Kaara keerai, Kaarai palam, Kadbar, Kar, Karai, Katbor, Kirma, Kirni, Kodhab, Periyakarai
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