Fagraea ceilanica

Family: Gentianaceae

What it is like

A shrub or tree. It can grow 15 m tall. The branches are stout with prominent leaf scars. The leaves are narrowly oval and 5-25 cm long by 2-10 cm wide. The flowers are usually single at the ends of branches. The fruit are oval berries 3-5 cm long by 2-4 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Indonesia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The fruit are sometimes pickled and eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kolaki, Nosu, Tamosu

Synonyms

Fagraea coromandelina Wight; Willughbeia ceilanica Spreng.; and several others