Pyrularia edulis

Taxonomy and growth

Family

Santalaceae

Genus

Pyrularia

Life cycle

perennial

Foliage

deciduous

Woodiness

woody

Height

5 m

Flower type

hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

Fruit - raw or cooked^[4]. An aromatic flavour, somewhat like a guava (Psidium spp.)^[3][1][2]. The sap can be used as a rennet to curdle plant milks when making cheese^[2].

Material uses

The wood can be used for making kitchen implements^[2].

Environment

Range

E. Asia - Himalayas.

Habitat

Open forested areas at elevations of 1200 - 2100 metres in the Himalayas^[2][4].

Light

full sun

Shade tolerance

light shade

Water

moderate

Soil textures

sandy, loamy, clay

Soil pH

acid, neutral, alkaline

Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil

No

Drought

intolerant

Propagation

Cultivation

Not known

Related plants

• Pyrularia puberaOil Nut
• Arjona patagonicaMacachi
• Comandra pallidaPale Bastard Toadflax
• Comandra richardsianaBastard Toad Flax

References

1. Tanaka. T. Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World. Keigaku Publishing 1976-00-00

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2. Gamble. J. S. A Manual of Indian Timbers. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh 1972-00-00

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3. Hedrick. U. P. Sturtevant's Edible Plants of the World. Dover Publications 1972-00-00 ISBN 0-486-20459-6

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4. Manandhar. N. P. Plants and People of Nepal Timber Press. Oregon. 2002-00-00 ISBN 0-88192-527-6

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