Dhobi tree
Mussaenda glabrata

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub. The leaves are broadly oval. They are 8-14 cm long by 5-8 cm wide. They taper to a short tip. The base is rounded and tapers into a long stalk. The flowers are in flat topped clusters in the axils of leaves. One sepal forms a pale yellow bract. The flowers are 3-4 cm long and golden yellow. They have a long tube. The fruit are oval berries 1-1.3 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Northeastern India

How it is used for food

The young leaves are eaten boiled.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bhutakesha, Shrivati, Va-kep, Vellila, Velli-matantai

Synonyms

Mussaenda frondosa var. glabrata Hook.f.;