Ziziphus_rugosa

<i>Ziziphus rugosa</i>

Ziziphus rugosa

Species of tree

Ziziphus rugosa is a species of tree in the family Rhamnaceae. Ziziphus rugosa is also known as Zunna berry or Chunna fruit. It is also known as Churna fruit. It is a wild fruit.[citation needed]

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The tree is native to hills and mountains below 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) altitude, in China (Hainan, Yunnan), India, Laos, Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.[1] The berry-sized fruit is also has local Indian names like Chunna and Churna.

Its bark and wood are used medicinally for dysentery in Laos.[citation needed]

The population of Western Ghats in India collect the fruits (berries) for self consumption and sale. The berries are popularly known as 'Toran'तोरण in Marathi language.

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    Ziziphus rugosa in Flora of China @ efloras.org


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