Ardisia neriifolia
Wall. ex A. DC.
Primulaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A shrub that grows in swamps at elevations up to 1,500 m, belonging to the Primulaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten.
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Distribution
It grows in swamps. It occurs at 1,500 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bhutan, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia,
Production
In India plants flower and fruit June to February.
Notes
Also put in the family Myrsinaceae.
Synonyms
Ardisia austroasiatica E. WalkerArdisia floribunda Wall.Ardisia neriifolia var. montana A. DC.
Also Known As
Banjani, Bhaujawa, Marlberry, Theilang-rong
References (3)
- Jeeva, S., 2009, Horticultural potential of wild edible fruits used by the Khasi tribes of Meghalaya. Journal or Horticulture and Forestry Vol. 1(9) pp. 182-192 (As Ardisia floribunda)
- Sawian, J. T., et al, 2007, Wild edible plants of Meghalaya, North-east India. Natural Product Radiance Vol. 6(5): p 413 (As Ardisia floribunda)
- Wild edible plants of Himachal Pradesh (As Ardisia floribunda)
