Edible premna
Premna esculenta
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 2-3 m tall. The branches have 4 angled furrows. The flowers are in the axils of leaves. The fruit are purple.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Lalong
Synonyms
Gumira esculenta (Roxb.) Kuntze;