Boehmeria tricuspis
Family: Urticaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows about 1 m tall. It keeps growing from year to year. The upper stems are hairy. The leaves are opposite and unequal. The leaves are oval or 5 angled. They are 8-12 cm long by 7-14 cm wide. They are papery.
There are about 100 Boehmeria species. They grow in the tropics and subtropics.
Where it is found
It is a tropical and subtropical plant. It grows in Yunnan in China. It grows in hills and mountains. It is often on the edges of forests and along streams. It grows between 500-1,400 m above sea level. It is best in a warm sandy soil that is well-drained. In Sichuan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Tibet
How it is used for food
The young stems and leaves are cooked and eaten in stir fry dishes.
They are only occasionally used.
Edible parts
Leaves, stems
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings from near the base. New shoots with the underground stem are used.
In Yunnan the leaves are picked in June to July.
Its other names
Local names
Hema, Seija