Phoebe cooperiana
Family: Lauraceae
What it is like
A tall tree. It grows 15-18 m tall. The trunk is straight and the crown is round. The bark is grey. The fruit are 2-4 cm long. They are narrowly oval. The young fruit are green and they turn black when ripe.
An unresolved name in The Plant List.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In north India it grows up to 600 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Northeastern India
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
It is popular. Fruit are sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed. Seed germinate in 30-60 days.
Its other names
Local names
Hisir, Huk, Singsir, Tambor, Tapir, Tapir aye