Crateva unilocularis
Family: Capparaceae
What it is like
A tree. It loses its leaves during the year. It grows 5-10 m tall. It can be taller. The leaves have narrowly oval leaflets. They are 6-10 cm long by 2-3 cm wide. There are 13-25 flowers in a group. The fruit are 3-4 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in wet areas below 1,500 m in southern China. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Himalayas, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The young leaves and buds are used as a vegetable. They are cooked and also pickled.
It is cultivated. It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Leaves, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Genemu, Ji bu, Man nei luo ba, Pagong, Sipligan, Uomia, Wo ni kuo tuo luo, Zhai niao gai