Ceylon tea
Elaeodendron glaucum

Family: Celastraceae

What it is like

A tree. It is like Elaeodendron orientale. The leaves remain the same size. The edges of the leaves are scalloped. The flower group are loose and 10 cm long.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in tropical Asia.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Hawaii, India, Myanmar, Pacific, SE Asia, Sri Lanka (country/location of origin), USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves - tea, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ratangaura

Synonyms

Cassine glauca (Rottboll) Kuntze;