Flacourtia latifolia (Hook.F. & Thomson) T.Cooke

Species

Angiosperms > Malpighiales > Salicaceae > Flacourtia comm. ex l'hér.

Characteristics

A small tree. It grows 3-5 m tall. The stems have long sharp, straight spines at the base. It loses its leaves during the year. The leaves are alternate and 7-12 cm long. They are broadly oval and have teeth along the edge. The leaf stalks are red. The flowers are on old branches. They are in groups 5 cm long. The flowers have 4-5 round sepals. The fruit are green berries. They are 1 cm across.
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Mature height (meter) 7.5 - 8.5
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A tropical plant.
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Hardiness (USDA) 10-12

Usage

The fruit are eaten raw.
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Edible fruits
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Distribution

Flacourtia latifolia world distribution map, present in India

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:111660-1
WFO ID wfo-0000925668
COL ID 6J6J9
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Synonyms

Xylosma latifolia Flacourtia latifolia Myroxylon latifolium Flacourtia ramontchi var. latifolia