Panax vietnamensis
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Vietnamese ginseng
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPanax vietnamensis or Vietnamese ginseng (Vietnamese: Sâm Ngọc Linh, lit. 'Ngọc Linh ginseng') is a species of the ginseng genus Panax. In Vietnam the species, prized in herbal medicine, is commercially very valuable and now considered threatened.
Description
Panax vietnamensis, also known as Vietnamese ginseng, is an herb in the family Araliaceae found in tropical Vietnam. It is a priority under-utilised plant.
Edible Uses
The roots are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indochina, SE Asia, Vietnam,
Other Information
It is a priority under-utilised plant in Vietnam.
Synonyms
Panax vietnamensis var. fuscidiscus K. Komatsu, S. Zhu & S. Q. ai
References (2)
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 63
- www.agrofolio.eu
