Cyclocodon parviflorus

Family: Campanulaceae

What it is like

A herb. It is erect and can grow 1-2 m tall. The stems are branched and the leaves have short leaf stalks. The leaves are sword shaped and 5-11 cm long by 2-3 cm wide. The leaves on branches are smaller. The flowers are at the top of the plant. The fruit is a round berry. It has many seeds.

There are at least 5 Campanumoea species. They are similar to Codonopsis.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In the Himalayas it grows between 300-1,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Laos, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim

How it is used for food

The young leaves are eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ja-tyndong, Xiao hua lun zhong cao

Synonyms

Campanula punduana D. Dietr.; Campanumoea parviflora Benth.; Codonopsis parviflora Wall. ex DC.; Cyclodon distans Griff. [Invalid];