Casearia esculenta
Family: Salicaceae
What it is like
An erect shrub. It grows 4 m high. The leaves are thick and entire. They are narrowly oval and taper to the tip. They are shiny. The flowers are small and dull green. They are in the axils of leaves on a small knob. The fruit are pointed and have 3 orange coloured valves. The fruit pulp is edible.
There are 160-180 Casearia species. They are mostly in South America. 75 occur in tropical America. They have also been put in the plant family Flacourtiaceae.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in tropical Asia. It grows on sandy soil.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The leaves are used in stews and curries. The fruit are edible.
Edible parts
Leaves, fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Doddahanise, Kakkaippilai, Kilar, Konda jungara, Kottargovai, Kron suri, Kulkulta, Malampavatta, Mori, Pannimurangam, Saptrangi, Vella kunnan