Mussaenda glabrata
(Hook.f.) Hutch. ex Gamble
Dhobi tree
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Description
A shrub. The leaves are broadly oval. They are 8-14 cm long by 5-8 cm wide. They taper to a short tip. The base is rounded and tapers into a long stalk. The flowers are in flat topped clusters in the axils of leaves. One sepal forms a pale yellow bract. The flowers are 3-4 cm long and golden yellow. They have a long tube. The fruit are oval berries 1-1.3 cm long.
Edible Uses
The young leaves are eaten boiled.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves are eaten boiled.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Northeastern India,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Bhutakesha, Shrivati, Va-kep, Vellila, Velli-matantai
References (1)
- Kar, A., et al, 2013, Wild Edible Plant Resources used by the Mizos of Mizoram, India. Kathmandu University Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology. Vol. 9, No. 1, July, 2013, 106-126
