Phlow moen, Thong-pan-doon
Decaschistia parviflora
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A small shrub 0.5-1 m tall. It has only a few branches. It almost lies along the ground. The stems are reddish and hairy. The leaves are elongated and heart shaped with blunt tips. The flowers are peach coloured.
There are about 10 Decaschistia species. They occur in tropical Asia.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in waste land.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The seeds are eaten.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Dui-ga