Baliospermum calycinum

Family: Euphorbiaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows to 3 m tall. Young branches are hairy. The leaves are oblong and 9-16 cm long by 3-8 cm wide.

There are 7 Baliospermum species.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In southern China it grows in dense forest between 500-2,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

The young shoots and leaves are cooked and used as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Gilgal

Synonyms

Baliospermum calycinum var. micranthum Muell.-Arg.; Baliospermum meeboldii Pax. & K. Hoffm.; Baliospermum micranthum Mull.Arg.; Baliospermum suffruticosum Pax & K. Hoffm.;