East Indian Satinwood (Chloroxylon swietenia)

Family: Rutaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Chloroxylon swietenia or commonly known as East Indian Stainwood is a tropical , medium-sized deciduous tree native to southern India, Madagascar, and Sri Lanka. It grows up to 20 m in height. The leaves are pinnate, the bark is slightly corky and thick, the flowers are small, creamy white, and the fruits are oblong three-segmented capsules. Most plant parts are used in traditional medicine in India.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The seeds contain 16% non-drying oil which is probably inedible. See medicinal uses below. — The seeds contain 16% non-drying oil which is probably inedible.; See medicinal uses below.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry deciduous forest on poor, well-drained sandy or rocky soils, at low to medium altitudes. (Zone 10)