Orangeberry
Glycosmis mauritiana

Family: Rutaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 4 m tall. The leaves are compound and have leaflets along the stalk. The leaves are 15 cm long. There are 3-5 leaflets. The flowers are in groups in the axils of leaves. The flowers are small and white. The fruit are pulpy berries. They are round and 2 cm across. There are 2-3 seeds.

There are about 60 Glycosmis species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Thailand

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ash geora, Ban nibu, Gonji, Guroda gida, Guruvaade, Jangama, Konji, Kumana paanu, Kurumpannal, Maanikya beeja, Mankali, Panal, Panchi

Synonyms

Glycosmis nitida Wight & Arn.; Glycosmis rupestris Ridl.; Glycosmis triphylla Wight;