Haldina cordifolia

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A deciduous tree. It grows 30 m high. The trunk is erect and the branches are horizontal. The bark is brownish-grey and furrowed. The leaves have leaf stalks. They are rounded or heart shaped and hairy underneath. The leaves are 20-25 cm long. The flowers are yellow. They occur as round heads 2-4 cm across. These contain several small flowers. The fruit is a capsule. It is round. It has 6 seeds.

This one is used for medicine in Nepal.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in forested areas in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows up to about 800 m altitude in Nepal. In India it grows in dry forests in hilly parts of the country. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Laos, Nepal, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The young twigs are cooked as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Fruit, twigs

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed. These are usually grown in nursery beds then transplanted.

Its other names

Local names

Arsintega, Chinne, Dakom, Haldu, Haledu, Hardu, Heddi, Kadami, Karam, Kuruma, Manjakadamba, Pasupukadamba, Petpuria, Yettega

Synonyms

Adina cordifolia (Willd. ex Roxb.) Benth. & Hook f. ex Brandis; Nauclea cordifolia Willd. ex Roxb.;