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Phlogacanthus wallichii

Family: Acanthaceae


What it is like

A shrub.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh,India, Northeastern India


How it is used for food

The flowers are fried, boiled or baked.

Edible parts

Flowers


How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds or roots.


Its other names

Local names

Johan-ke-er

Synonyms

Loxanthus gomezii Nees; Phlogacanthus gomezii (Nees) J. R. I. Wood;