Olive-wood, False olive
Cassine orientalis

Family: Celastraceae

What it is like

An evergreen tree. It grows 6-10 m high. The crown is dense and rounded. There are 2 types of leaves. The young leaves are narrow and the mature leaves are more broad. Mature leaves have teeth along the edge. The flowers are small and yellowish-green. The fruit are the size and shape of an olive.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It can grow in sun or light shade.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, East Africa, Hawaii, Indonesia, Madagascar (country/location of origin), Mauritius, Myanmar, Pacific, SE Asia, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves - tea

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Let-pet-ben, Pohon zaitun palsu

Synonyms

Elaeodendron orientale Jacquin;