Herb latin name: Pyrularia edulis


Synonyms: Sphaerocarya edulis


Family: Santalaceae (Sandalwood Family)



Edible parts of Pyrularia edulis:

Fruit - raw or cooked. An aromatic flavour, somewhat like a guava (Psidium spp.). The sap can be used as a rennet to curdle plant milks when making cheese.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Deciduous
Tree

Height:
5 m
(16 feet)

Habitat of the herb:

Open forested areas at elevations of 1200 - 2100 metres in the Himalayas.

Other uses of Pyrularia edulis:

The wood can be used for making kitchen implements.

Propagation of the herb:

Seed -

Cultivation of Pyrularia edulis:

Open forested areas at elevations of 1200 - 2100 metres in the Himalayas.

Medicinal use of the herb:

None known

Known hazards of Pyrularia edulis:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.