Flacourtia montana
Family: Salicaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It is thorny and loses its leaves. It can be 10 m high. The leaves are alternate. They are oval with 3-5 veins. The leaves are 12-18 cm long by 3-8 cm wide. They are shiny and there are teeth along the edge. The flowers are creamy white. They occur in velvety clusters. The fruit are reddish and cherry like. They are sour and edible.
There are about 17 Flacourtia species. Also put in the Flacourtiaceae family.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. They are common in deciduous forests in the lower hill regions.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Indochina, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten. They are also used for jellies. The seeds can be eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds
How it is grown
The fruit are available during summer or February to March in southern India.
Its other names
Local names
Attak, Attuck ka jhar, Champar, Champari, Chaprin, Charalpazham, Gudda, Han sampige, Hongquan nui, Kondai, Sampige hannu, Tar-bor