Pentaphragma spicatum

Family: Campanulaceae

What it is like

A herb. It is hairy. It has a robust woody rhizome 15 cm long. The stems are short and often have leaves on one side. The leaves are 10-30 cm long by 6-20 cm wide. The flowering shoots occur singly and have one flower. This is white or yellow-green.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in Hainan. It grows in ravines and dense forests at about 1,400 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China

How it is used for food

The leaves are occasionally eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Pentaphragma corniculatum Chun. & F. Chun;