Ottelia cordata
(Wall.) Dandy
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Description
A herb that grows in water. There leaves are of 2 types. The leaves under water are narrow and 30-60 cm long by 5-10 cm wide. The floating leaves are oval or broadly oblong and 10-20 cm long by 4-10 cm wide. Male and female flowers are separate.
Edible Uses
All green parts of the plant are used as a pot-herb.
Traditional Uses
All green parts of the plant are used as a pot-herb.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in ponds and channels.
Where It Grows
Asia, Cambodia, China, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand,
Synonyms
Boottia cordata Wall.Boottia heterophylla Merr. & F. P. MetcalfOttelia heterophylla (Merr. & F. P. Metcalf) T. L. Wu
Also Known As
Ye-hnyi
References (1)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 109
