Atalantia racemosa

Family: Rutaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 4 m tall. The branches have long spines. The leaves are simple and alternate. They are 5-9 cm long by 3-5 cm wide. The flowers are in short groups in the axils of leaves. They are white. The fruit is a round berry 2 cm long. There are 4 seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the undergrowth in evergreen forests up to 1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Myanmar, Philippines, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten unripe and also ripe.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Agoyhoy, Kattu elumichai, Kattu naragam, Kuranga, Malanaragam, Naivella

Synonyms

Atalantia disticha (Blanco) Merr.; and others