Elatostema macintyrei
Family: Urticaceae
What it is like
A herb or small shrub. It can grow to 1.2 m tall. The stems are erect and branched. The leaves are alternate and do not have stinging hairs. The leaves are obliquely oval and 10-18 cm long by 5-8 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in dark damp places near streams. It grows between 200-2,000 m above sea level. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Laozhong