Pogostemon amaranthoides
Benth.
Lamiaceae Edible: Leaves, Spice
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Description
A herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae) that grows in subtropical regions. It is found in Bhutan between 900-2,100 m elevation and in Northeastern India between 2,300-2,400 m elevation.
Edible Uses
The young leaves are used as a vegetable and as a spice.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves are used as a vegetable and as a spice.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. In Bhutan it grows between 900-2,100 m above sea level. In Northeastern India it grows between 2,300-2,400 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bhutan, Himalayas, India, Northeastern India,
Also Known As
Namda, Namna, Namnam, Namnang
References (5)
- Mukhia, P.K., et al, 2013, Wild plants as Non Wood Forest Products used by the rural community of Dagana, a southern foothill district of Bhutan, SAARC Journal, 27 pages
- Thapa Laxmi, 2009, The Research Project on Edible Wild Plants of Bhutan and Their Associated traditional Knowledge. http:hdl.handle.net/10091/2919
- Tsering, J., et al, 2017, Ethnobotanical appraisal on wild edible plants used by the Monpa community of Arunchal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Vol 16(4), October 2017, pp 626-637
- Tsherig, K., 2012, Edible Wild Plants of Bhutan and their contribution to Food and Nutrition Security. Ministry of Ag. and Forests, Bhutan. www.fao.org
- Uprety, Y., et al, 2016, Traditional use and management of NTFPs in Kangchenjunga Landscape: implications for conservation and livelihoods. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2016) 12:19
