Wendlandia budleioides

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-14 m tall. The small branches are red brown. The young branches have small hairs. The leaves are opposite and broadly oval. They are 14-24 cm long by 6-11 cm wide. The flowers are congested on secondary branches. They are 20-28 cm long by 14-24 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The flowers are fried and eaten. The young leaves are used in salads.

Edible parts

Flowers, leaves

How it is grown

In India plants flower February to April.

Its other names

Local names

Ba-tling, Thit-ne

Synonyms

Wendlandia grandis (Hook.f.) Cowan [Illegitimate]; Wendlandia tinctoria var. grandis Hook.f.;