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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.;