Girardinia platyphylla
D. Don
Urticaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A tropical herb in the nettle family (Urticaceae) with edible leaves.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Malaysia, SE Asia,
References (1)
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/ (As Girardinia platyphylla)