Agapetes saligna
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A woody evergreen shrub. The leaves are alternate. They are large and leathery. The flowers have 5 lobes.
There are 80-90 Agapetes species. They are low shrubs. They are mostly in tropical Asia.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It needs a temperature above 10°C.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim
How it is used for food
The leaves are used for a tea like drink.
It is only occasionally used.
Edible parts
Leaves - tea, flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ajeru, Phukup chyo
Synonyms
Pentapterygium