Eurya cerasifolia
Family: Pentaphylacaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 6 m tall.
Also put in the family Theaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the Himalayas between 900-2,300 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked with meat and fish.
Leaves are sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bhale jhinu, Linh la-sori, Si-hnegh
Synonyms
Diospyros cerasifolia D. Don; Diospyros feminina Buch.-Ham. ex A. DC.; Eurya symplocina Blume; Eurya wallichiana Planch. ex Dyer;