Eulophia campestris
Lindl.
Amrita
Orchidaceae Edible: Tubers, Root
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Description
A subtropical ground orchid (Orchidaceae) with edible tubers and roots that grow in soil.
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Edible Uses
The tubers and roots are edible.
Medicinal Uses
The plant has medicinal benefits.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, SE Asia,
Notes
There are about 250 Eulophia species. They grow in the soil. It has medicinal benefits.
Synonyms
Eulophia campestris Wall. ex Lindl.and others
Also Known As
Gamon-thanga-zin, Hattipaila, Me-pah, Salep, Salibmisri, Salum, Sudhamuli
References (4)
- Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 211 (As Eulophia campestris)
- Anderson, M., 2002, The World Encyclopedia of Cacti and Succulents. Hermes House, New York. p 153 (Genus)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 302 (As Eulophia campestris)
- Singh, H.B., Arora R.K.,1978, Wild edible Plants of India. Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. p13 (As Eulophia campestris)
