Yak
Paraboea multiflora

Family: Gesneriaceae

What it is like

A herb. The leaves are in a ring. There can be a rhizome or underground stem 20 cm long. The leaves are narrowly oval and unequal. They are 4-22 cm long by 3-9 cm wide. The flowering stalks are in the axils of leaves and 4-22 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows on limestone.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Boea multiflora R. Br.; and others