Ilex kaushue
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Bitter tea
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Summary
Source: WikipediaIlex kaushue is a species of plant in the holly family, Aquifoliaceae, which is used to make a very bitter infusion called kuding. It is native to southern China and northern Vietnam, growing in dense forests, a tree up to 8 metres (26 ft) tall.
Description
An evergreen tree. It grows 8 m tall. The branches are brown, strong and have ridges along them. The leaves grow in the first and second year branches. The leaves are oblong and 10-18 cm long by 5-8 cm wide. They are leathery and have double teeth along the edge. Male and female flowers are separate. The fruit are round, red and 11 mm across.
Edible Uses
The leaves are brewed as a bitter tea called kuding.
Traditional Uses
It is used to make a bitter tree called kuding.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. In southern China it grows in dense forests between 1,000-1,200 m above sea level. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Indochina, SE Asia, Vietnam,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Liu, L., et al, 2009, Determination of polyphenolic content and antioxidant activity of kudingcha made from Ilex kudingcha C. J. Tseng. Food Chemistry 112: 35-41
