Cordia fragrantissima

Family: Boraginaceae

What it is like

A tree.

The wood extract is used in medicine against Leishmania.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The young leaves are cooked and eaten with meat.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Hmatkyauk, Kawok, Muk-pui, Sandawa, Taung-kalamet

Synonyms

Cordia rotundifolia B. Heyne ex C. B. Clarke; and others