Ziziphus funiculosa
Family: Rhamnaceae
What it is like
A scrambling shrub. The young shoots have rusty hairs. There are short prickles. The leaves are alternate. They are oval but taper towards the tip. There are small teeth along the edge. The flowers are 5 mm across. They have a scent. The leaves are 7-10 cm long and 3-4 cm wide. The fruit are fleshy and 1.3-1.8 cm long. The ripe fruit are yellow. There is one seed.
Where it is found
It is a tropical and subtropical plant. It grows in evergreen forest. It grows up to 900 m above sea level in NW India.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bangladesh, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ban barai, Bon-boguri, Kalo boroi, Ingsu-dompo