Lindera neesiana

Family: Lauraceae

What it is like

A shrub or tree. It grows 12 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year. The leaves are oval to oblong and 3-19 cm long by 2-12 cm wide. They have a long point. They have an aroma when crushed. There are a few yellow flowers in round heads. There are 4 papery bracts. The fruit are round and 6-8 mm across.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows between 1,900-2,700 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Fruit are sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It can be grown from seed or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Gutum, Kongrochi, Kudu, Kutumba, Lu ye gan jiang, Pahenlo khapate, Phopri, Sil timmur, Siltimur, Waregpa

Synonyms

Aperula neesiana (Wall. ex Nees) Blume; Benzoin neesianum Wall. ex Nees; Lindera fruticosa Hemsl.; Lindera fruticosa var. pomiensis H. B. Cui; Lindera pomiensis (H. B. Cui) H. B. Cui; Litsea fruticosa (Hemsley) Gamble;