Dillenia scabrella
(D.Don) Roxb. ex Wall.
Dilleniaceae
Colbertia scabrella D.Don
Dillenia elata Pierre
Dillenia pilosa Roxb. ex Buch.-Ham.
Common Name:
General Information
Dillenia scabrella is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 25 metres tall. The bole is straight[
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a food. The plant has ornamental value[
].
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
E. Asia - India, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam.
Habitat
Dry, mixed deciduous to hill evergreen forest at elevations from 500 - 1,200 metres[
].
Properties
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Habit | Deciduous Tree |
| Height | 20.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Ornamental, Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
Fruit - raw or cooked. A sour flavour[
]. The green fruit is brought to the local markets in Myanmar and is considered a favourite vegetable[
2- Title
- Sturtevant's Edible Plants of the World.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Hedrick. U. P.
- Publisher
- Dover Publications
- Year
- 1972
- ISBN
- 0-486-20459-6
- Description
- Lots of entries, quite a lot of information in most entries and references.
]. The berry-like, globular fruits are around 10mm in diameter containing numerous seeds[
].
The fleshy leaves of the calyx have a pleasantly acid taste and are used in curries[
2- Title
- Sturtevant's Edible Plants of the World.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Hedrick. U. P.
- Publisher
- Dover Publications
- Year
- 1972
- ISBN
- 0-486-20459-6
- Description
- Lots of entries, quite a lot of information in most entries and references.
].
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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Ken Fern,
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Ajna Fern
with help from
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