Malabar salacia
Salacia malabarica
Family: Celastraceae
What it is like
A scrambling tree. The branches have small spines. The leaves are opposite and 9-13 cm long by 4.5-7 cm wide. They have a long tip and are rounded at the base. The flowers are in the axils of leaves. The flower stalks are 2-3 cm long. The fruit is hard and round and 5 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bangladesh, India
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit wall, seeds - aril