Characteristics
A woody evergreen shrub. It grows about 2-6 m tall. It has many cane like stems from ground level. These are erect. The leaves are small and have smooth edges. They are a dull deep green. The flowers are white. The fruit are red berries. They are edible.
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| Growth form |
shrub
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| Growth support |
free-standing
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| Foliage retention |
evergreen
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| Sexuality |
hermaphrodite
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| Pollination |
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| Spread |
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| Mature width (meter) |
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| Mature height (meter) |
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| Root system |
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| Rooting depth (meter) |
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| Root diameter (meter) |
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| Flower color |
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| Blooming months |
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| Fruit color |
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| Fruiting months |
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| Nitrogen fixer |
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| Photosynthetic pathway |
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Environment
It grows in subtropical places. Garhwal Himalayas. In Pakistan it grows between 900-2,000 m altitude. It needs a well drained aerated soil. They do best in full sun. It can tolerate drought. It suits hardiness zones 8-11.
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| Soil humidity |
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| Soil texture |
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| Soil acidity |
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| Soil nutriment |
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Usage
The young shoots are fried in butter and eaten. The fruit are eaten raw.
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from cuttings, seeds or division of the roots. Plants can be cut back and re-sprout.
| Mode |
cuttings
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| Germination duration (days) |
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| Germination temperacture (C°) |
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| Germination luminosity |
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| Germination treatment |
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| Minimum temperature (C°) |
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| Optimum temperature (C°) |
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| Size |
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| Vigor |
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| Productivity |
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