Spiradiclis bifida

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 50 cm tall. The leaves are narrowly oval or oblong and 10-21 cm long by 3-7 cm wide. There are some hairs along the veins underneath. The flowering groups are 20 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in wet places in forests. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, China, Himalayas, India, Northeastern India, Tibet

How it is used for food

The leaves are boiled and eaten as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Da ye luo xu cao, Mi-zu-ma, Sokho, Sokko

Synonyms

Dentella bifida Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [Invalid];