Meliosma simplicifolia
(Roxb.) Walp.
Mountain meliosma
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMeliosma simplicifolia is a species of plant in the family Sabiaceae. It is widely distributed in Asia from India through south-east Asia.
Description
A small tree. It keeps its leaves throughout the year. The branches have a dense covering. The leaves are simple. They are 12-40 cm long and light green. The flowers are in long woolly groups. They are white and turn pale yellow. The fruit is fleshy. It is 4-6 mm across.
Edible Uses
The young leaves are cooked and eaten, especially with fish, and are considered a delicacy.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves are cooked and eaten especially with fish.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in broad-leaved forests between 1,200-2,000 m above sea level in SW China.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tibet,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seeds and cuttings.
Other Uses
The wood is used for making furniture.
Production
In China plants flower in January and February and fruit in April to May.
Other Information
It is considered a delicacy.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Gurna, Laidsbri, Lale, Meliosma gunung, Paya-ama, Pet-taung-yaing, Prang-kinsa
References (3)
- Patiri, B. & Borah, A., 2007, Wild Edible Plants of Assam. Geethaki Publishers. p 31
- Pegu, R., et al, 2013, Ethnobotanical study of Wild Edible Plants in Poba Reserved Forest, Assam, India. Research Journal of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences 1(3):1-10
- Sukarya, D. G., (Ed.) 2013, 3,500 Plant Species of the Botanic Gardens of Indonesia. LIPI p 674
