Wallichiana Debregeasia (Debregeasia wallichiana)

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

Debregeasia wallichiana is an evergreen Tree growing to 5 m (16ft 5in). It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). . The plant is not self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Found at elevations up to 2100 metres in the E. Himalayas. Subtropical forest slopes of limestone mountains; 800 m. S Yunnan, China. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)