Teyleria stricta
(Kurz) A. N. Egan & B. Pan
Cudzu-tropical
Fabaceae Edible: ?
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Description
A shrub. It can be climbing. It grows 1-2.5 m tall. The branches have grey hairs when young. The leaves are broadly oval and taper towards and tip. There are 4-6 flowers in a group. They are purple. The fruit are long pods. There are 5-10 seeds. They are brown or black and oval. They are 4 mm long by 3 mm wide.
Edible Uses
The root is steamed and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The root is steamed and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the wet tropics. In Yunnan.
Where It Grows
Asia, Brazil, China, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, South America, Thailand,
Synonyms
Pueraria stricta Kurzand others
References (1)
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 71 (As Pueraria stricta)
