Aidia densiflora

(Wall.) Masam.

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Aidia densiflora
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Aidia densiflora
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What to Eat

Edible parts: Fruit

The fruit is eaten.

Where to Find It

It is a subtropical plant.

Asia, India, Northeastern India,

Countries: United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Brunei, Bhutan, China, Georgia, Indonesia, Israel, India, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, North Korea, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Laos, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mongolia, Maldives, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Philippines, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Syria, Thailand, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Taiwan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen

How to Identify

A subtropical shrub or small tree in the Rubiaceae family, producing edible fruit.

Names & Synonyms

Tepakjang

Aidia coriacea (Miq.) Tirveng. Cupia densiflora (Wall.) DC.Randia densiflora (Wall.) Benth.Webera densiflora Wall.and several others
References (1)
  • Mozhui, R., et al, 2011, Wild edible fruits used by the tribals of Dimapur district of Nagaland, India. Pleione 5(1): 56 - 64. (As Randia densiflora)

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