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Glochidion acuminatum

Family: Phyllanthaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-8 m tall. The small branches are angular. The leaves are alternate and entire. They are narrowly oval and 4-13 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. The fruit are round but flattened. There are 6-8 deep grooves. The seeds are triangle shaped and 3 mm across.

There are about 300 Glochidion species.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows between 500-2,600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Japan, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves - tea

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Lathi kath

Synonyms

Glochidion hayatae Croizat & H. Hara;