Dasymaschalon longiflorum
(Roxb.) Finet & Gagnep.
Annonaceae Edible: Fruit, Possibly medicine
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Description
A shrub. It grows 4-8 m tall. The bark is brown. Young branches are hairy. The leaves are alternate and oval and narrowed at both ends. They are 12-30 cm long by 4-8 cm wide. The flowers are yellow and long and hang down. They are 5-10 cm long.
Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Medicinal Uses
The fruit may have medicinal applications.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 1,200 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Assam, Bangladesh, India, Northeastern India,
Synonyms
Desmos longiflorus (Roxb.) Saff.Unona longiflora Roxb.
Also Known As
Dieng-phallam, Jor-lewa, Kulla, Mernang-omak, Theseming
References (1)
- Dobriyal, M. J. R. & Dobriyal, R., 2014, Non Wood Forest Produce an Option for Ethnic Food and Nutritional Security in India. Int. J. of Usuf. Mngt. 15(1):17-37 (As Desmos longiflorum)
