Witt's bell gardenia
Rothmannia wittii

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 4-10 m tall. The leaves are opposite and narrowly oval. They are 12-16 cm long by 3-6 cm wide. The flowers are in a cluster in the axils of leave. They are bell shaped and greenish white with purple blotches. The fruit is a round berry.

It has medicinal benefits.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

In NE Thailand fruit are ripe in April to August.

Its other names

Local names

Bak maaw, Mak mau, Mak mo, Ta mo

Synonyms

Randia wittii Craib;