Streblus indicus

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A medium sized evergreen tree. It grows 15 m tall. The trunk is 15-20 cm across. The leaves are narrowly oval or sword shaped. They are 7-15 cm long by 3-4 cm wide. The berries are edible.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 1,500 m altitude in NE India. In southern China it grows between 600-1,400 m above sea level. It grows in moist shaded areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, India, Indochina, Laos, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

In southern China it flowers between October to November.

Its other names

Local names

Dieng-chiri-khlaw

Synonyms

Pseudostreblus indicus Bureau;