Iphigenia indica
(L.) A. Gray ex Kunth
Dhikoli
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Description
A herb that develops a corm. This is 1-2 cm across. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 40-70 cm high. The leaves are narrow and 7-15 cm long by 3-9 mm wide. The base has a sheath and clasps the stem. There are 2-10 flowers in a group. The flowers are dark red and brown.
Edible Uses
The bulbs are cooked and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The bulbs are cooked and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows on open grassy slopes between 1000-1500 m altitude. It grows on sandy soils as well as gravel.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, Cambodia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam,
Also Known As
Kadu bellulli
References (4)
- Enum. pl. 4:213. 1843
- Kumar, G.M., & Shiddamallayya, N., 2014, Documentation of Wild Plant Tubers as Food Resources in Hassan District, Karnataka, International Journal of Applied Biology and Pharmaceutical Technology. 5(2) p 91
- Malhotra, C.L.., et al, 1985, Additional Notes on the wild edible plants of India J. Econ. Tax. Bot. Vol 6. No.2 pp 481-482
- Paczkowska, G. & Chapman, A.R., 2000, The Western Australian Flora. A Descriptive Calatogue. Western Australian Herbarium. p 39
