Hesperethusa
Hesperethusa crenulata

Family: Rutaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 7-9 m tall. It has spines. They are straight and 2 cm long. The leaves have leaflets along the stalk and one at the end. There are 2-3 pairs of leaflets 3-5 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. They are dotted with glands. They are wavy along the edge. The flowers are in groups of a few flowers in the axils of leaves. There are 4 white petals and they have a scent. The fruit is round and has 1-3 seeds.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. A light demanding tree. It grows in high mountains. It is in dense and wet secondary forest. It occurs between 600-900 m altitude. It also grows on dry hills.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, China, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Pakistan, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The fruit is acidic and eaten. They are cooked and used for flavouring. They are eaten with fish and meat dishes.

It is a cultivated food plant.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Beli, Belsian, Bhenta, Chanh coe, Che, Coe tum, Kara,Kattunarakan, Keiri, Naringi, Nayibullal, Nayvila, Ranlimbu, Sansph-ka, Thanaka, Thi-ha-yaza, Tondsha, Tor-elaga

Synonyms

Limonia crenulata Roxb.; Limonia acidissima auct. non Linn.;