Uvaria hamiltonii
Family: Annonaceae
What it is like
A large shrub. It is woody and can lie along the ground. The small branches have a soft rusty coating. The leaves are simple and alternate. They are 15-24 cm long by 6-11 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 300-600 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andamans, Asia, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicobar, SE Asia, Sikkim, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants are produced from May to September.
Its other names
Local names
Lakantinii, Lakun koli, Latkean