Elatostema lineolatum

Family: Urticaceae

What it is like

A herb or small shrub. It can grow to 2 m tall. The leaves are alternate and it does not have stinging hairs. The leaves are obliquely oblong and 3-15 cm long by 2-4 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical and subtropical plant. It grows near the edges of forests between 200-1,800 m above sea level. In Northeastern India it grows between 1,700-2,000 m above sea level. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim, Taiwan, Thailand

How it is used for food

The young leaves are cooked as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Chhotey gaglato, Dai-vu, Dambe-hru, Damroo, Edeio, Gariyangel, Jyan, Qia bu ren, Solunche, Xie ri keng jiang

Synonyms

Elatostema lineolatum var. Elatostema tumidulum Koidz.;