Edible Plants of the World

Koda tree, Silky Ash, Heliotrope tree

A tropical plant. It grows naturally in rainforests and moist forests in tropical and subtropical areas. It suits humid locations. Often they occur along the banks of streams. It requires well drained soil. In Western China it grows up to 1500 m altitude. It cannot stand frost. Trees can tolerate sun from an early stage. It can grow in arid places.

Also known as:

Anonang, Arjun, Bol-artok, Bual, Chelwan-arong, Chillay, Churnwood, Dieng-basier, Gual, Hou ke shu, Jasim-jola, Kala huja, Kalthaun, Kath guwa, Kendal, Koda, Kom, Kula-aja, Kur-kuria, Lahichan, Nalshina, Narra, Pania, Panyan, Petthin, Pohon ehretia koda, Pudila, Punia, Punna, Punyan, Puran, Shaursi, Susang esing, Taw-petsut, Uzalm Pojar, Zibyin, Wu-lan-tzu

Synonyms

Edible Portion

Where does Koda tree grow?

Found in: Africa, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, East Africa, East Timor, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Madagascar, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam

Notes: There are about 50-75 Ehretia species. They mostly grow in the tropics and subtropics.

Status: The fruit are eaten especially by children. Young leaves are exported to mix with tea.

Growing Koda tree, Silky Ash, Heliotrope tree

Cultivation: Plants are grown from seed. Seed should be sown fresh. They usually germinate within 2 weeks. Plants can be grown from cuttings.

Edible Uses: The ripe fruit are eaten mostly raw. The unripe fruit are pickled in India. The leaves are used in herbal drinks.

Production: It is a fast growing tree. In Australia fruit mature March to April from trees flowering in September to November. In NE India plants flower and fruit March to April.

Nutrition Info

per 100g edible portion

Edible Part Energy (kcal) Protein (g) Iron (mg) Vitamin A (ug) Vitamin c (mg) Zinc (mg) % Water
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