Litsea salicifolia
Family: Lauraceae
What it is like
An evergreen shrub or tree. It can grow up to 10 m tall. The leaves are alternate and 9-19 cm long by 3-6 cm wide. The fruit are oblong and 10-11 mm long by 5-6 mm wide.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in sparse forests in valleys between 300-1,200 m above sea level in southern China. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten. They are tasty and pungent.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
In southern China plants flower in April to May and fruit June to September.
Its other names
Local names
Ching-ling, Digloti, Dieng-lali, Hara, Ondon, Sampat, Senashelkung, Sanu-pahenle, Sging-lawi, Tagu-thien, Tanyik sangne, Taor