Vaccinium nummularia
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A small evergreen shrub. It grows 30-40 cm high and spreads 30-40 cm wide. The leaves are rounded and have fine teeth. The leaves are 18 mm long. The flowers are small and pink and occur in clusters. The fruit are dark blue-black. They are 5 mm across. They are edible.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant. It grows naturally trailing over rocks in Bhutan and Sikkim. In SW China it grows on mountain slopes between 2,000-3,500 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 7-10.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim, Tibet
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from cuttings. These are taken from mature wood of the current year's growth and rooted in a cold frame.
Its other names
Local names
Kali gedi