Yunnan supple-jack
Berchemia yunnanensis
Family: Rhamnaceae
What it is like
A large woody creeper. It grows 3-5 m long. The young branches are yellowish-brown. The leaves are oval and 2-7 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. There are small lumps underneath. The flowers are pale yellow and have a scent. They are 6 mm across and occur in groups or 2-4. The fruit is oblong and 7-10 mm long by 3-4 mm wide. They are black when ripe.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It is native to Sichuan and Yunnan in China. It grows in forests and near river banks between 1,500-3,900 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Himalayas, Tibet
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten. They are also used to make a drink.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Guo lang