Bursera serrata

Family: Burseraceae

What it is like

A large tree. The flowers are small. The leaves are compound and have teeth. The flowers are white. They have a scent. The fruit is fleshy. They are greenish yellow when ripe. The fruit have 2-3 furrows.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on the foot hills of lower Assam.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, India, Northeastern India

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten. They are acidic.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

In India plants flower and fruit March to April.

Its other names

Local names

Bil, Dieng-soh-mir, Kisianthor, Mirtenga, Neoli

Synonyms

Limonia pentagyna Roxb.;