Joho lawe tree
Vitex quinata

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or large tree. It grows 14-32 m tall. The bark is pale brown and flaky or scaly and rough. The leaves have 3-5 leaflets. They are oval and 10 cm long. The flowers are in groups 20 cm long. They have a scent. The fruit is juicy and round. It is 1 cm across and black.

Also put in the family Verbenaceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. In Yunnan in China it grows between 600-1300 m above sea level. It can be between 25-1,700 m above sea level. It grows in monsoon rainforest. In XTBG Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Northeastern India, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia, Sikkim, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw. The young shoots are used as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Fruit, shoots

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Arekadal, Dieng-sart-udkhar, Gija, Khungsuman, Kyetyo, Kyetyo-po, Latsen, Leban bunga, Leban tandok, Maijiexie, Maragak-kung, Panchpate, Pohon piteka kalipapa, Tauksha, Tirale chiang, Tongcheepe

Synonyms

Vitex heterophylla Roxb.;