Nageia (Nageia wallichiana)

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

Nageia wallichiana or commonly known as Nageia is a conifer tree that can be about 10 - 50 m tall. It has a straight and cylindrical trunk that can be up to 60 cm in diameter and branchless for up to 30 m. It is grown throughout Vietnam, Thailand, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, and Malaysia where it is highly valued for its timber. It is also used for local medicine and as an ornamental tree.

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

A sub-canopy to canopy tree, scattered but often common in primary rainforest with canopy heights to 50 metres or more, occurring from lowlands to montane forested ridges at elevations to 2,100 metres. (Zone 9)