Ban jubi
Lonicera macarantha

Family: Caprifoliaceae

What it is like

A twining shrub. The leaves have short stalks. The leaves are oblong or sword shaped. They taper to the tip. They are leathery above and with soft hairs underneath. The flowers are yellow.

It is used in medicine.

Where it is found

A tropical and subtropical plant. In Nepal it grows between 1500-2100 m altitude. It grows in shady places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Myanmar, Nepal, SE Asia, Taiwan

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It is grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Caprifolium macaranthum D.Don; Lonicera japonica Thunb.; Xylosteum scandens Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don;