Gouania tiliifolia

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A shrub or creeper.

Gouania tiliifolia Roxb. is a synonym of Gouania leptostachya DC. The leaves are used as medicine.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in humid places. It grows between 500-1,000 m above sea level in Madagascar.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, East Africa, Himalayas, India, Mauritius, Nepal, Northeastern India, Sikkim

How it is used for food

Young leaves are eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Batwasi, Bitkil-chand, Jermei-ja-main, Jwarpat, Kalalag, Khanta, Penki tiga, Rakta pitchali, Tung-cheongmonrik

Synonyms

Gouania scandens (Gaertn.) R. B. Drumm.; and others