Symplocos ramosissima
Family: Symplocaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows about 15 m high. The leaves are stalked. They are alternate. They are sword shaped and taper to the base. They are 6-12 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. They have teeth. The flowers have stalks. They are surrounded by bracts. Flowers are yellow. The fruit is oval and 9-12 mm long by 4-5 mm wide.
There are over 250 Symplocos species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. In Nepal plants grow between 1400-3000 m altitude. They grow in mixed forest. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Myanmar, Nepal, SE Asia, Tibet, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The seed oil is used in cooking.
Edible parts
Seeds oil
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed.
Its other names
Local names
Dabdabe, Dung nhieu-nhanh, Kharane, Lodh, Tungchong