Paramignya scandens
(Griff.) Craib
Rutaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A low-lying subtropical shrub in the family Rutaceae with edible ripe fruit, commonly eaten by children.
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Edible Uses
The ripe fruit is eaten.
Traditional Uses
The ripe fruit is eaten.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indochina, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam,
Production
In northeastern India plants flower April to July.
Other Information
The ripe fruit are mostly eaten by children.
Synonyms
Atalantia griffithii (Hook.f.) GuillauminAtalantia scandens (Griff.) Engl.Citrus scandens Griff.
Also Known As
Bonjamir, Bon nimbu
References (2)
- BARC, 2016, State of Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council.
- Majumdar, K and Datta, N., 2009, Traditional wild edible fruits for the forest dwellers of Tripura, India. Pleione 3(2) 167-178
