Cyclocodon parviflorus
(Wall. ex A. DC.) Hook.f. & Thomson
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Description
A herb. It is erect and can grow 1-2 m tall. The stems are branched and the leaves have short leaf stalks. The leaves are sword shaped and 5-11 cm long by 2-3 cm wide. The leaves on branches are smaller. The flowers are at the top of the plant. The fruit is a round berry. It has many seeds.
Edible Uses
The young leaves are eaten, and the seeds are also edible.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves are eaten.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. In the Himalayas it grows between 300-1,500 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Laos, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim,
Notes
There are at least 5 Campanumoea species. They are similar to Codonopsis.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Ja-tyndong, Xiao hua lun zhong cao
References (3)
- Dobriyal, M. J. R. & Dobriyal, R., 2014, Non Wood Forest Produce an Option for Ethnic Food and Nutritional Security in India. Int. J. of Usuf. Mngt. 15(1):17-37 (As Codonopsis parviflora)
- Singh, H.B., Arora R.K.,1978, Wild edible Plants of India. Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. p18 (As Campanumoea parviflora)
- Wild edible plants of Himachal Pradesh (As Codonopsis parviflora)
