Rivea ornata

Family: Convolvulaceae

What it is like

A slightly climbing herb. The leaves are rounded and flat. They are deeply heart shaped at the base. They have a white coating underneath. The flowers are in groups of 1-3 in the axils of leaves. They are tube shaped and 6 cm long. The fruit is a yellow berry.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. In Nepal it grows between 250-460 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Nepal, SE Asia, Sri Lanka

How it is used for food

The leaves and young shoots are eaten as a vegetable. The flowers are eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves, flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Boddi kura, Bodditige, Muchuddai, Phand, Phanji nijat, Phanji

Synonyms

Convolvulus ornatus (Roxb.) Wall.;