Phlogacanthus wallichii
C. B. Clarke
Acanthaceae Edible: Flowers
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Description
A tropical shrub in the family Acanthaceae with edible flowers that can be propagated from seeds or roots.
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Edible Uses
The flowers are fried, boiled, or baked.
Traditional Uses
The flowers are fried, boiled or baked.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bangladesh,India, Northeastern India,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seeds or roots.
Synonyms
Loxanthus gomezii NeesPhlogacanthus gomezii (Nees) J. R. I. Wood
Also Known As
Johan-ke-er
References (3)
- Ethnobotany of Karbis. Chapter 4 in p 99
- Kar, A., & Borthakur, S. K., 2007, Wild vegetables sold in local markets of Karbi Anglong, Assam. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. 6(1) January 2007, pp 169-172
- Teron, R. & Borthakur, S. K., 2016, Edible Medicines: An Exploration of Medicinal Plants in Dietary Practices of Karbi Tribal Population of Assam, Northeast India. In Mondal, N. & Sen, J.(Ed.) Nutrition and Health among tribal populations of India. p 148
