Northern olive
Chionanthus ramiflorus

Family: Oleaceae

What it is like

A small evergreen tree. It can grow 3-23 m tall. The trunk is bent and branched from low down. The bark is brown and has a few cracks. The leaves are simple and oval. The flowers are white or yellow. The fruit are blue-black and fleshy.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It can grow in a range of forests. It can tolerate shade. It grows up to 600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China, Himalayas, India, Indonesia, Malesia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, SE Asia, Taiwan

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flowers

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Pohon zaitun utara, Taw-kyet-sa, Taw-phet-sut

Synonyms

Linociera ramiflora (Roxb.) DC.; Mayepea ramiflora (Roxb.) F. Muell.;