Ziziphus glabrata

Family: Rhamnaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 10 m tall. The bark is dark brown but has a red colour when cut. The leaves are simple and alternate. The leaves are 2-10 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. The fruit is fleshy and oval. It is 6 mm across. It is yellow when ripe. There are 1-2 seeds.

It is an unresolved name in The Plant List.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, India, Nicobar Is., Saudi Arabia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Jangli kul, Karukattan maram, Rata boroi

Synonyms

Ziziphus trinervia Roxb.;