Exbucklandia populnea

Family: Hamamelidaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 16-20 m tall. The small branches are hairy. The leaf stalk is 3-6 cm long. The leaves are broadly oval. They can have 3 lobes. The leaves are 10-17 cm long by 9-13 cm wide. The flower heads have 8-12 flowers. The fruit capsule is narrowly oval and 7-9 mm long by 5-6 mm wide. The seeds have narrow wings.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim

How it is used for food

The young tender shoots are eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable or used for making chutney.

Edible parts

Shoots, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Heiba mana, Pipli

Synonyms

Aeschynanthus esquirolii H. Lev.; Bucklandia populnea R.Br. ex Griff.; Bucklandia tricupsis (Miq.) Hallier f.; Liquidambar tricuspis Miq.; Symingtonia populnea (R. Br. ex Griff.) Steenis;