Merremia gangetica
(L.) Cuf.
Convolvulaceae Edible: Leaves
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Conveyor Belt
Description
A tropical herb in the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae) that grows in damp grassy locations.
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Edible Uses
The young leaves are fried with peanut oil or added to soups as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves are used as a vegetable fried with peanut oil. The leaves are also used in soups.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in damp grassy locations.
Where It Grows
Asia, India,
Also Known As
Ilikivi, Kukripota, Musakani
References (3)
- Chandrakumar, P., et al, 2015, Ethnobotanical studies of wild edible plants of Gond, Halba and Kawar tribes of Salekasa Taluka, Gondia District, Maharashtra State, India. International Research Journal of Pharmacy 6(8)
- Rajasab, A. H. et al, 2004, Documentation of folk knowledge on edible wild plants of North Karnataka. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Vol 3(4) pp 419-429
- Setiya, A. V., et al, 2016, Exploration and documentation of some wild edible plants used by the aboriginals from Gadchiroli District (M.S.) India. International Advanced Research Journal in Science, Engineering and Technology. 3(7)
