Pouzolzia viminea

Family: Urticaceae

What it is like

An upright shrub. The branches are slender. They can be softly hairy. The leaves are small and alternate. They are narrowly oval and taper to the tip. There can be teeth along the edge. They are dark green. The fruit is dry.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. In India it is in Garhwal Himalayas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Himalayas, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim

How it is used for food

The bark is dried and powdered then eaten. The young leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves, bark

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Chhota kuai, Chiple, Chochok bubu, Dlundum, Dlundung, Jurang rambat, Keperit, Khojo, Kulu, Kyingbi, Lipe, Mesaki jola phang, Misagi-jollaphang, Mosilo, Ut kra

Synonyms

Boehmeria frondosa D. Don; and others