Sweet root
Mussaenda macrophylla
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It can be erect or climbing. The stems are angular. The leaves are opposite and12-21 cm long by 8-11 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 1,300 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Northeastern India, Philippines, Taiwan
How it is used for food
The shoots are cut into small pieces and cooked with meat. The young leaves are eaten raw in salads.
Edible parts
Leaves, shoots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Dhobini, Vosopeban
Synonyms
Mussaenda calycina Wall. ex G. Don; Mussaenda hispida D. Don; Mussaenda kotoensis Hayata;