Adinandra milletii
Family: Pentaphylacaceae
What it is like
A shrub or tree. It grows 2-10 m tall. The leaves are oblong and 5-9 cm long by 2-3 cm wide. They are leathery. The flowers occur singly in the axils of leaves. The petals are white. The fruit are round and black when ripe. They are 1 cm across. There are many seeds.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests on mountain slopes between 100-1,300 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Hong Kong, Indochina, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
In China plants flower in May to July and fruit August to October.
Its other names
Local names
Sum millett, Wong pan ch'a