Olax austrosinensis

Family: Olacaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It can be a climber. It grows 1-4 m tall. The small branches are brown. The leaves are narrowly oval and 8-18 cm long by 4-7 cm wide. The base is wedge shaped or rounded. They taper to the tip. There are 5-6 flowers in a group. The fruit is fleshy and red. It is 3-4 cm long by 1-2 cm wide.

There are about 40 Olax species. They are tropical.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in forests and on mountain slopes between 100- 1,600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

In southern China it flowers in March to May and fruits April to September.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Olax laxiflora Merr. ex H. L. Li;