Phangla, Pangli
Pogostemon parviflorus
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A woody herb.
There are about 60 Pogostemon species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows on the Deccan in India. It grows in high rainfall locations.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten in times of scarcity. They are fried or boiled.
Famine food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Hanbipo
Synonyms
Some references have this as a synonym of Pogostemon benghalensis