Chrozophora oblongifolia
(Delile) A. Juss. ex Spreng.
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Description
A subtropical, deciduous small tree in the Euphorbiaceae family producing ripe fruit that are slightly acidic but mild in flavor.
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Edible Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten. They are slightly acidic but have little taste.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Northeastern India,
Synonyms
Croton oblongifolius Delile
Also Known As
Choka gota
References (1)
- Majumdar, K and Datta, N., 2009, Traditional wild edible fruits for the forest dwellers of Tripura, India. Pleione 3(2) 167-178 (As Croton oblongifolius)
