Cryptocoryne ciliata
(Roxb.) Fisch. ex Wydler
Crypt ciliata
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Description
A herb. It grows 40-50 cm. It grows in water. The leaves are broadly sword shaped and 15-25 cm long by 3-5 cm wide. They are pale green. The edges can be wavy.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in water 50 cm deep. It is best with a nutrient rich muddy substrate.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand,
Cultivation
It can be grown by runners.
Production
It grows slowly.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Leik-sa, Nga-dan-sa, Phak khanchong
References (1)
- Price, L. L., 1997, Wild Plant Food in Agricultural Environments: A Study of Occurrence, management and gathering Rights in Northeast Thailand. Human Organization. 56(2)
