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Oldenlandia tenelliflora

Family: Rubiaceae


What it is like

A herb. It grows 40 cm tall. The leaves are narrowly sword shaped or spoon shaped. They are 1.2-5 m long by 0.2-0.4 cm wide.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China


How it is used for food

The whole plant is used as a potherb.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Bigelovia kleinii Wight & Arn.; Hedyotis tenelliflora Blume; and several others