Euptelea pleiosperma

Family: Eupteleaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 4.5-9 m high and spreads 4.5 m wide. The leaves have shallow lobes and small teeth. They are paler underneath. The fruit are small. They contain one or more seeds.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In central China it grows between 900-3,600 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 6-9. In Sichuan and Yunnan. Arboretum Tasmania.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Tasmania

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten with oil and salt.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

It can be grown from fresh seed, suckers or airlayering.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Euptelea davidiana Baill.; Euptelea delavayi Tiegh.; Euptelea franchetii Tiegh.; Euptelea minor Ching;