Tuthiku
Persicaria chinensis var. ovalifolia

Family: Polygonaceae

What it is like

A herb. The stems and branches are smooth. The leaves are broadly oval and 10-16 cm long by 6-8 cm wide. The flower stalks are hairy.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Vietnam it grows at 1,900 m above sea level. In Nepal it grows between 1,200-2,900 m above sea level. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Thailand, Tibet, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The young fruit are sweet and are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Nghe malai, Tuthiku

Synonyms

Persicarium chinensis var. ovalifolia (Meisn.) H. Hara; Polygonum chinense var. malaicum (Danser) Steward; Polygonum malaicum Danser; Coccoloba crispata Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.; Polygonum auriculatum Meisn.; Polygonum chinense var. ovalifolium Meisn.;