Wrightia tomentosa

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A small tree. The branches have a covering when young. The leaves are 8-15 cm long by 3-7 cm wide. They are narrowly oval. The base is rounded and they taper to the tip. The edges of the leaves are wavy. The flowers are white but turn yellow. The fruit occur as pods and in pairs. The pod(s) are covered with brown specks. The pods are 15-18 cm long by 1.25 cm wide. They are narrow and hang down. The seeds are slender and have a beak. They are 1.25 mm long.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in the lower Himalayas regions. It grows up to 1,200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

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

How it is used for food

The leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable. The tender fruit are edible. The flowers are stir-fried and eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves, flowers, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Atkuri, Bilikudegidda, Billiganagalugidda, Bolmatra, Burali code, Daira, Danti-kuvad, Dharauli, Dieng-panganai, Dudhi, Dudhkoraiya, Dudhlo, Garo dudhkuri, Harido, Kadujanagalu, Kala inderjau, Karinghi, Karingi, Kirra, Mailam pala, Nilampala, Pal kurwan, Peddapaala, Tambada kuda, Tellapaala, Thouthapala

Synonyms

Nerium tomentosum Roxb.;