Himalrandia tetrasperma

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A small shrub. It grows 2 m tall. The branches are spiny. The leaves are towards the tip of the small branches. They are clumped together. The leaves are 1-3 cm long and oval. The flowers are greenish white and have a scent. They are 12 mm long by 10 mm wide. They are funnel shaped. The fruit is round and purple and 6-8 mm across.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in open slopes and amongst rocks and up to 2,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pakistan, Sikkim

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Aidia tetrasperma (Wall. ex Roxb.) T. Yamaz.; Gardenia densa Wall.; Gardenia rigida Wall.; Gardenia tetrasperma Wall. ex Roxb.; Himalrandia densa (Wall.) Tirveng.; Randia tetrasperma (Wall. ex Roxb.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Brandis;