Embelia robusta
Family: Primulaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 6-15 m tall. The leaves are smooth. They are oval and 5-10 cm long by 2-7 cm wide. The edges are often wavy. The leaves are often purplish underneath. The flowers are small. They are greenish-yellow and 3 mm wide. The fruit are 4-5 mm across.
There are about 140 Embelia species. Also put in the family Myrsinaceae.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in hilly places which receive plenty of rain.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ambat ingali, Eik-hmwe-nwe, Ingali, Re manh