Cantharospermum reticulatum
(Dryand.) Taubert ex Ewart & Davies
Fabaceae Edible: Root
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A trailing or creeping tropical plant in the legume family (Fabaceae) with edible roots.
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Edible Uses
The roots are roasted and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The roots are roasted and eaten.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Notes
There are about 21 Atylosia species. They grow in the tropics.
Synonyms
Atylosia reticulata (Dryand.) Benth.Dolichos reticulatus Dryand.
Also Known As
Korlbun
References (7)
- Bailey, F. M., 1913, Comprehensive Catalogue of Queensland Plants. Queensland Government. p 143 (As Atylosia reticulata)
- Cribb, A.B. & J.W., 1976, Wild Food in Australia, Fontana. p 160 (As Atylosia reticulata)
- Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1982, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 2. Lothian. p 259 (As Atylosia reticulata)
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 14
- Low, T., 1992, Bush Tucker. Australia’s Wild Food Harvest. Angus & Robertson. p 101 (As Atylosia reticulata)
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- Morley, B.D., & Toelken, H.R., (Eds), 1983, Flowering Plants in Australia. Rigby. p 164 (As Atylosia reticulata)
- Roth, W.E., 1901, (As Atylosia reticulata)
