Wooly-fruit Miliusa
Miliusa eriocarpa
Family: Annonaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-4 m tall. The branches have furrows along them. The leaves are 4-6 cm long by 2-3 cm wide. The flowers occur singly in the axils of leaves. The fruit are 10 mm long by 8 mm wide. They are oval and red.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Sri Lanka
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
It flowers and fruits all year round.
Its other names
Local names
Nedunaarai