Phyllocephalum indicum

(Less.) K. Kirkman

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Description

A herb. The leaves are 7-12 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. They are narrowly oval and taper to the tip. There are teeth along the edge. They are hairy above. They have a white cottony covering underneath. Lower leaves have long stalks and upper leaves have short or no stalks.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, India, Sri Lanka,

Synonyms

Several

Also Known As

Van jeera

References (1)

Pandy, R. K. & Saini, S. K., 2007, Edible plants of tropical forests among tribal communities of Madhya Pradesh. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. 6(1), pp 185-190