Wampee
Clausena dentata

Family: Rutaceae

What it is like

A small tree. There are some varieties. The bark is black. The leaves have an anise scent. The flowers are white and have scent. The fruit is oval and whitish green. There are 1 or 2 seeds.

There are about 23-30 Clausena species. The leaf oil is used as a mosquito repellant.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in evergreen forests. In Sikkim it grows between 800-1,800 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim, Sri Lanka, Thailand

How it is used for food

The berries are eaten raw.

It is cultivated.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves

How it is grown

In Sikkim fruit are available in May and June.

Its other names

Local names

Ichang, Kariveppila, Katukkariveppilai, Nana chedi Sidemyok

Synonyms

Amyris dentata Willd.; Clausena nana Wight & Arn.; Clausena willdenowii Wight & Arn.; and others