Ardisia complanata

Family: Primulaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. The leaves are narrow to sword shaped.

Also put in the family Myrsinaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andamans, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Christmas Island, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Northeastern India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The leaves and shoots are used in curries with fish.

Edible parts

Leaves, shoots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Nal tenga

Synonyms

Ardisia colorata Roxb.; and several others