Xantolis assamica
Family: Sapotaceae
What it is like
A tree.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The bark is used to make a fermented drink. It is like liquorice.
Edible parts
Bark - drink
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Dieng-soh-manong-ksui
Synonyms
Planchonella assamica (C. B. Clarke) Pierre; Puteria assamica (C. B. Clarke) Baehni; Sideroxylon assamicum C. B. Clarke;