Pyrularia edulis

Pyrularia edulis is a small deciduous tree in the Santalaceae family. Its native range runs from Nepal to southern China and northern Indo-China. Records also place it in Bhutan, India, and Myanmar. In China, it occurs across several southern and central provinces. Kew lists it as a tree of subtropical climates. It is not native to Britain or Ireland.

Plants For A Future gives its height as about 16 feet [5 metres]. It loses its leaves rather than keeping them throughout the year. The supplied sources give no crown width or growth rate. They also lack details on bark, leaf shape, and stems. In the Himalayas, it grows in open forest. These sites lie at about 3,940–6,890 feet [1,200–2,100 metres] above sea level.

Its flowering season runs from December through April, according to Plants For A Future. Each flower has both male and female organs. The evidence does not name a pollinator or describe flower colour. Seeds mature between August and November. The fruit is edible, either fresh or cooked. Its scent and taste have been compared with guava. The sources do not describe the fruit's size, shape, or colour.

This tree can grow in full sun or partial shade. Plants For A Future places it at a sunny woodland edge. It prefers moist soil and accepts sand, loam, or clay. Its stated soil range includes mildly acid, neutral, and mildly alkaline ground. These broad soil tolerances give some guidance for garden placement. Yet the source provides no detailed record of cultivation. The evidence gives no frost limit or hardiness zone. It also gives no pruning or feeding guidance.

The fruit gives this tree a food use beyond its woodland setting. Its sap can curdle plant milks for cheese making. The wood can serve for kitchen tools and utensils. Plants For A Future lists no known medicinal uses. It also reports no known hazards, rather than confirming complete safety. The supplied evidence names no specific pests or diseases. It does not establish safety for pets. Plants For A Future does not flag the species as weedy. Seed is listed as a means of propagation, without further instructions.