Gogane, Gogina
Saurauia napaulensis var. montana

Family: Actinidiaceae

What it is like

A small tree or shrub. It grows to 7 m high. The branches have hairs like scales. The leaves have stalks. They are sword shaped but fattened near the base. They taper to the tip. There are teeth along the edge. They have rusty hairs underneath. The flowers are on long stalks. They are pink. The fruit are berries. They are yellow when ripe.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. In Nepal it grows between 800-2100 m altitude. It grows in open places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Nepal, SE Asia, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten. They are eaten with sugar.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Saurauia paniculata Wall.; Ternstroemia racemosa D.Don;