Pueraria peduncularis
(Benth.) Graham ex Benth.
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Description
A twining herb or creeper. The leaves have oval leaflets. They are 5-12 cm long by 3-8 cm wide. They are hairy. The flowers are white and in clusters of 3-5. The pods are 5-8 cm long by 6-8 mm wide.
Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten cooked. The tubers and roots are also edible.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are eaten cooked.
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Known Hazards
The roots have been used as a fish poison.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in forests.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pakistan, SE Asia, Tibet, Vietnam,
Cultivation
Pueraria peduncularis is native to moderate and high elevations in the warm temperate to tropical regions of southern China and the Himalayan region of the Indian subcontinent. At least at the higher elevations, it will experience frosts and snow.
Propagation
Pre-soak the seed for 12 hours in warm water and sow in a warm greenhouse in early spring. Germination should take place within 2 weeks. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out after the last expected frosts. Cover the young plants with a frame or cloche until they are growing away well.
Other Uses
The roots can be used as an insecticide. (as Pueraria yunnanensis)
Also Known As
B ri, Dau-ma cong
References (5)
- Cheng, Z., et al, 2022, Ethnobotanical study on wild edible plants used by Dulong people in northwestern Yunnan, China. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2022) 18:3
- 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
- J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 9:124. 1867
- Srivastava, R. C., 2010, Traditional knowledge of Nyishi (Daffla) tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. 9(1):26-37
- Thothathri, K., & Pal, G.D., 1987, Further Contribution to the Ethnobotany of Subansiri District, Aranchal Pradesh. J. Econ. Tax. Bot. Vol. 10 No. 1 pp 149-157
