Pyrularia edulis
Family: Santalaceae
What it is like
Pyrularia edulis is a deciduous Tree growing to 5 m (16ft 5in). It is in flower from December to April, and the seeds ripen from August to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Height (m): 5
Where it is found
Open forested areas at elevations of 1200 - 2100 metres in the Himalayas.
E. Asia - Himalayas.
Conservation Status:
Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
Rating: 2
Fruit - raw or cooked. An aromatic flavour, somewhat like a guava (Psidium spp.). The sap can be used as a rennet to curdle plant milks when making cheese.
Curdling agent: used to curdle soya milk in making cheese.
Medicine
Rating: 0
Other
Rating:
The wood can be used for making kitchen implements.
Wood: A list of the trees and shrubs that are noted for having useful wood.
How it is grown
Not known
Propagating it: Seed -
Best place to grow: Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;
Habit: Tree
Hardiness:
Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Shade: Semi-shade, no shade
Moisture: Moist