Zanthoxylum budrunga

Family: Rutaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 15 m tall. It keeps its leaves throughout the year. The stems, branches and leaf stalks have prickles. The branches are crowded at the top of the tree. The leaves are 30-75 cm long. The flowers are small and greenish-white. The fruit are oblong. The seeds are brownish-black.

An unresolved name in The Plant List.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim, Thailand

How it is used for food

The fruit are used in pickles. The leaves are eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable. Ripe seeds taste like black pepper.

Edible parts

Leaves - flavouring, fruit, seeds - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Badrang, Bajna, Boketimur, Chyinbawng, Clavarier, Dieng-ka-shyrang, Hmekaung, Jang-bawng, Jingbawng, Kathit-su, Ma-yanin-kyetsu, Singzual

Synonyms

Fagara budrunga Roxb.; Zanthoxylum crenatum Wall.;