Pilea insolens
Wedd.
Urticaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A herb. It has stolons or runners. The stems are simple and 20-50 cm long. They are succulent. The leaves are pale green underneath. They are oval but unequal in shape. They are 5-13 cm long by 3-6 cm wide.
Edible Uses
The leaves are used in fermenting perilla seeds.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are used in fermenting perilla seeds.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, India, Northeastern India,
Synonyms
Pilea anisophylla var. khasiana Hook.f.Pilea khasiana (Hook.f. C. J. Chen
Also Known As
Tango lisak
References (1)
- Taram, M., et al, 2018, Wild Food Plant Resources of Komkar Adi Tribe of Upper Siang District in Arunachal Pradesh, India. Bulletin of Arunachal Forest Research, Vol. 33(2), 27-35
