Frerea indica
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Description
A tropical succulent herb in the Apocynaceae family with an edible stem.
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Edible Uses
Boucerosia frerei is a distinctive greenhouse plant in temperate climates, and is grown by succulent plant collectors. There are several hybrids between B. frerei and other stapeliad species. The stems and fresh shoots of B. frerei are eaten by locals. The leaves have been applied to wounds and the plant used to promote hair growth.
Traditional Uses
The succulent stem is eaten as a vegetable.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Shindal-makudi
References (1)
- Jadhav, R., et al, 2015, Forest Foods of Northern Western Ghats: Mode of Consumption, Nutrition and Availability. Asian Agri-History Vol. 19, No. 4: 293-317
