Argyreia pilosa
Family: Convolvulaceae
What it is like
A climbing herb. It grows 6 m long. The young branches are pale red. The leaves are alternate and 7-14 cm long by 6-12 cm wide. The flowers are pink and in the axils of the leaves. They are in heads. The fruit are 1.5 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Pali unnankizhangu, Thettukkadi