Pyrularia edulis
(Wall. ex Roxb.) A. DC.
Oil bottle gourd, Sandalwood pear
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPyrularia edulis is a species of shrub or small tree in the sandalwood family. It grows in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, and Nepal.
Description
A medium sized tree. It grows 3-5 m tall but can be 15 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year. The leaves have stalks. The leaves are 5-15 cm long by 1.5-6.5 cm wide. They are oval and taper to the tip. The leaves are round toothed or scalloped towards the tip. Male and female flowers are on separate plants The flowers are yellow. The fruit is fleshy with a hard stone over the seed. It is pear shaped and narrows into a stout stalk.
Edible Uses
The fruit can be eaten raw or cooked and has an aromatic flavour somewhat like guava (Psidium spp.). The sap can be used as a rennet substitute to curdle plant milks when making cheese.
Traditional Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten fresh. They are also stewed or stir fried. The seed are also used for extracting edible oil. The sap is used as a substitute for rennet for curdling milk.
Medicinal Uses
None known.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. In Nepal plants grow between 1600-1800 m altitude. They grow in open, forested areas. In China it grows between 700-2700 m altitude in S China. It grows in subtropical broad-leaved evergreen forest. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim,
Cultivation
Plants are grown from seed.
Propagation
Seed.
Other Uses
The wood can be used for making kitchen implements.
Synonyms
Also Known As
A ke ke ran a si, Amphi, Cihadima, Dieng-soh-klong, Kaduhkakan, Liang-lay, Pyabdechu, Safihy, Tan li, Thei-let-ling, Thing-beng, Thlum-zu, Toktur-kung, Yomi
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