Dasymaschalon longiflorum

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 4-8 m tall. The bark is brown. Young branches are hairy. The leaves are alternate and oval and narrowed at both ends. They are 12-30 cm long by 4-8 cm wide. The flowers are yellow and long and hang down. They are 5-10 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 1,200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Assam, Bangladesh, India, Northeastern India

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, possibly medicine

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dieng-phallam, Jor-lewa, Kulla, Mernang-omak, Theseming

Synonyms

Desmos longiflorus (Roxb.) Saff.; Unona longiflora Roxb.;