Rhopalephora scaberrima
(Blume) Faden
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Description
A herb. It has long branched rhizomes. The stems are creeper and curve up at the end. They are 50-100 cm long. The leaves are oval to sword shaped and 10-18 cm long by 2-5 cm wide.
Edible Uses
The root is cooked and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The root is cooked and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical and subtropical plant. It grows in forests in valleys between 800-2,100 m in southern China. In Yunnan.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Northeastern India, Philippines, SE Asia, Sikkim, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tibet, Vietnam,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Khollomotsii
References (1)
- Pfoze, N. L., et al, 2012, Survey and assessment of floral diversity on wild edible plants from Senapati district of Manipur, Northeast India. Journal or Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences. 1(6):50-62 (As Aneilema protensum)
