Pavetta subcapitata
Hook.f.
Rubiaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A shrub. The leaves are opposite and hairy underneath. They are narrowly sword shaped. The flowers are white and in groups at the ends of the branches. The fruit is a round berry.
Edible Uses
The young leaves and shoots are used as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves and shoots are used as a vegetable.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Northeastern India,
Notes
There are about 400 Pavetta species. They grow in the tropics.
References (4)
- Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 435
- Patiri, B. & Borah, A., 2007, Wild Edible Plants of Assam. Geethaki Publishers. p 70
- Sawian, J. T., et al, 2007, Wild edible plants of Meghalaya, North-east India. Natural Product Radiance Vol. 6(5): p 420
- Singh, H.B., Arora R.K.,1978, Wild edible Plants of India. Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. p 32
