Cleome icosandra

Family: Cleomaceae

What it is like

A sticky herb.

There are about 150 Cleome species. It is also used in medicine.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Pan tropical

How it is used for food

The leaves are boiled with chillies and salt. The seeds are used as a substitute for mustard in curries. The pods are made into pickles.

Edible parts

Leaves, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Adityabhakta, Anchang-anchang, Ariavila, Arkakanta, Bobowan, Hulhul, Hurhur, Hurhuria, Kanphuti, Ketepeng, Kukhavominta, Maman jerok, Maman pantai, Maman puteh, Mamang kebo, Mamang laki, Mamang utan, Naaikkadugu, Nayibela, Nayikkadugu, Pak sien phi, Talvani, Vellai keerai

Synonyms

Cleome viscosa L.; Polanisia icosandra W. & A. ; Polanisia viscosa DC;