Taxillus thibetensis

Family: Loranthaceae

What it is like

A shrub that grows attached to other plants. It grows 1 m tall. The young stems have a grey coating. The branches are black. The leaves are opposite and oval. They are 5-10 cm long by 4-5 cm wide. They are leathery. The fruit is an oval yellow berry. It is 5-10 mm long by 4-6 mm wide. It has a rough surface. It grows in chestnut, kaki, oak, peach and pear and others.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in Yunnan in China. It grows in forests, mountain slopes, valleys, orchards and gardens. It grows between 1,700-3,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Tibet

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten fresh.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

In Yunnan fruit are harvested between August and October.

Its other names

Local names

Dian zang dun guo ji sheng, Yawakeqi

Synonyms

Loranthus thibetensis Lecomte;