Rourea commutata
Planch.
Connaraceae Edible: Fruit aril
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Description
A large shrub. The leaves are compound with leaflets along the stalk and one at the end. The leaves are 20-30 cm long. There are 5-9 leaflets. They are oval and 8-17 cm long. The flowers are small and white. They are in branched groups 5-10 cm long. The fruit is a follicle 2.5 cm long. It is curved and tapering.
Edible Uses
The fruit aril is eaten.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia,
Also Known As
Anone-lou-chari, Hurng-mung, Mayan-kaung, Talidi
References (1)
- Sawian, J. T., et al, 2007, Wild edible plants of Meghalaya, North-east India. Natural Product Radiance Vol. 6(5): p 421
