Leptodermis pilosa

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It can grow 2 m tall. The bark has cracks along it. The leaves vary. They can be 0.5-2.5 cm long by 1.5 cm wide. The base is wedge shaped and there can be hairs along the edge of the leaves. The ring of petals of the flower are funnel shaped.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China Tibet

How it is used for food

The flower nectar is used as flavouring.

Edible parts

Flower nectar

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Zha ma li se

Synonyms

Leptodermis fusca H. J. P. Winkl.; Leptodermis microphylla (H. J. P. Winkl.) H. J. P. Winkl.; Leptodermis pilosa var. microphylla H. J. P. Winkl.