Casearia glomerata
Family: Salicaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 4-10 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year. The crown is spreading. The leaves are narrowly oval and 7-12 cm long by 3-5 cm wide. The leaves turn copper colour before they fall. The flowers are small and greenish yellow. They are in dense groups. They fruit is 2 cm long and oval.
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. In Sikkim it grows between 1,000-1,700 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim, Taiwan, Tibet, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The young shoots and leaves are eaten as a vegetable. They are usually cooked with rice or chicken. The harvested shoots can be stored for 4-5 days.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Barkunle, Daopenda, Dauphenda, Han o arung, Kunnan, Nuot chum, Tel bhuruki