Bridelia squamosa

Family: Phyllanthaceae

What it is like

Probably Bridelia retusa (L.) A. Juss.

There are about 60 Bridelia species. Bridelia squamosa (Lam.) Gehrm. is a synonym of Bridelia retusa (L.) A. Juss.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Asan, Ashind, Ekdania

Synonyms

Bridelia retusa Spr.;