Bakal pate
Myrsine capitellata

Family: Primulaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows to 9 m high. The leaves have stalks. They are crowded at the tips of branches. The leaves are 7-13 cm long. They are oval to sword shaped. They are narrowed at both ends. The leaves are leathery. The flowers are white.

There are about 300 Myrsine species. Also put in the family Myrsinaceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in tropical Asia. In Nepal it grows between 900-1800 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Asia, Bhutan, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Nepal

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Seti kath

Synonyms

Rapanea capitellata (Wall.) Mez; Myrsine excelsa D.Don;