Elaeocarpaceae FAMILY
Elaeocarpus serratus
Elaeocarpus serratus
Edibility
3/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Elaeocarpus serratus is an evergreen tree growing up to 18 metres tall. The tree is harvested from the wild, and sometimes also cultivated, for its edible fruit and medicinal applications.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeE. Asia - India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia.
HabitatEvergreen forests from low elevations up to 900 metres in the Himalayas[ 146 Title A Manual of Indian Timbers. Publication Author Gamble. J. S. Publisher Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh Year 1972 ISBN - Description First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader. ].