Medinilla erythrophylla
Lindl.
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Description
It is a shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m high. The leaves are small and sword shaped. The flowers have 4 parts. They are pink. The fruit is a small berry.
Edible Uses
The leaves and fruit are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The leaves and fruit are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in northern Assam.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Medinilla rubicunda sensu Cl.
Also Known As
Bogitenga, Megong aphal
References (4)
- 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
- Patiri, B. & Borah, A., 2007, Wild Edible Plants of Assam. Geethaki Publishers. p 58
- Sarma, H., et al, 2010, Updated Estimates of Wild Edible and Threatened Plants of Assam: A Meta-analysis. International Journal of Botany 6(4): 414-423
- 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
