Amblyanthus glandulosus
(Roxb.) A.DC.
Jia herew
Primulaceae Edible: Leaves, Vegetable
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Description
A subtropical herb in the Primulaceae family with leaves that taper to the tip and have toothed edges.
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Edible Uses
The young leaves are cooked as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves are cooked as a vegetable.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Himalayas, India, Northeastern India,
Notes
Also put in the family Myrsinaceae.
Synonyms
Ardisia glandulosa Roxb.Ardisia roxburghiana D. Dietr.
Also Known As
Nonishang manbi
References (2)
- Kumar, Y J. et al, 1987, Further Contribution to the Ethnobotany of Meghalaya: Plants used by "War jaintia" of Jaintia Hill District. Econ. Tax. Bot. Vol 11 No. 1 pp 65-
- Singh, B. et al, 2012, Wild edible plants used by Garo tribes of Nokrek Biosphere Reserve in Meghalaya, India. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. 11(1) pp 166-171
