Wendlandia glabrata

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 20 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval. The flowers are in groups. It has many flowers. They are tube shaped and white. The fruit is a capsule that is slightly rounded.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows near the sea. It grows in humid primary and secondary forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The young flowering shoots are cooked and cut into pieces for making chutney with dried fish. They are rich in sugar.

They are sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Flowers

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

In NE India the flowering shoots are eaten December to January.

Its other names

Local names

Ah-she-sing, Ahthipung, Houkhusii, Pheija maton, Taungbyin, Thit-ni, Thitpyu

Synonyms

Rhombospora sumatrana (Miq.) Miq.; Wendlandia sumatrana Miq.;