Pogostemon parviflorus
Benth.
Phangla, Pangli
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Description
A woody herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae) that grows in tropical locations on the Deccan in India, particularly in high rainfall areas.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten in times of scarcity, typically fried or boiled.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are eaten in times of scarcity. They are fried or boiled.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows on the Deccan in India. It grows in high rainfall locations.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia,
Other Information
Famine food
Notes
There are about 60 Pogostemon species.
Synonyms
Some references have this as a synonym of Pogostemon benghalensis
Also Known As
Hanbipo
References (5)
- Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 474
- Ethnobotany of Karbis. Chapter 4 in p 99
- Singh, H.B., Arora R.K.,1978, Wild edible Plants of India. Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. p 39
- N. Wallich, Pl. asiat. rar. 1:31. 1830
- WATT,
