Boehmeria rugulosa

Family: Urticaceae

What it is like

A medium sized tree. The leaves are alternate. They are 5.5-18 cm long by 2-4.5 cm wide. They are sword shaped. They leaf surface is rough and dark green above with 3 strong veins. The flowers do not have stalks. They are greenish. The fruit is a dry fruit with one seed.

There are about 100 Boehmeria species. They grow in the tropics and subtropics.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Nepal it grows between 300-1700 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Nepal, SE Asia, Sikkim

How it is used for food

Powdered bark is mixed with flour to make bread soft and tasty. It is also mixed with rice flour.

Edible parts

Bark

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed or branch cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Daar, Dar, Genthi, Getha, Geti, Githa, Githi, Sedeng

Synonyms

Boehmeria nervosa Madden; Urtica rugulosa Wallich;