Maoutia puya
Family: Urticaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1-2 m tall. The branches are in a zig-zag shape. The leaves are oval and 5-15 cm long by 3-7 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India
How it is used for food
It is cultivated.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Hanthai
Synonyms
Boehmeria puya Hook.; Leucosyke puya (Hook.) den Baaker & Mabb. Urtica puya Wall.;