Argyreia pilosa
Wight & Arn.
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Description
A climbing herb. It grows 6 m long. The young branches are pale red. The leaves are alternate and 7-14 cm long by 6-12 cm wide. The flowers are pink and in the axils of the leaves. They are in heads. The fruit are 1.5 cm across.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India,
Also Known As
Pali unnankizhangu, Thettukkadi
References (1)
- Arinathan, V., et al, 2007, Wild edibles used by Palliyars of the western Ghats, Tamil Nadu. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. 6(1) pp 163-168
