Erythroxylum areolatum
Family: Erythroxylaceae
What it is like
A tree.
There are about 250 Erythroxylum species. They are tropical and subtropical trees. Erythroxylum areolatum Billib. ex Beurl. is an unresolved name. Erythroxylum areolatum L. is an accepted name.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows near Chennai.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Central America, Greater Antilles, Haiti, India, Mexico, West Indies
How it is used for food
The tender leaves are eaten as greens.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Davaahdarum keeray, Devadary kura