Erycibe paniculata
Family: Convolvulaceae
What it is like
A large woody climber. The leaves and flowers have a rusty coating. The leaves are oval. They are 4-8 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. They taper to a blunt tip. The flowers are yellow and have a scent. They are 6-8 mm across. The fruit is an oval berry. They are 6-8 mm long by 3-4 mm wide. They are small and black when ripe. They have one seed.
There are about 66 Erycibe species. They are mostly in Asia.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in moist deciduous forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andamans, Asia, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The sweet berries are eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
In southern India it flowers and fruits November to March.
Its other names
Local names
Bodolombomano, Irimpi yatali, Kari, Nigoni boal lota, Niguniboallota, Puttapalatige, Unam-kodi