Urtica tuberosa
Roxb.
UrticaceaeRoots
What to Eat
Edible parts: Roots, Tubers
The tuberous roots are boiled and eaten.
Where to Find It
A tropical plant. It grows near Chennai.
Asia, India,
Countries: United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Brunei, Bhutan, China, Georgia, Indonesia, Israel, India, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, North Korea, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Laos, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mongolia, Maldives, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Philippines, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Syria, Thailand, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Taiwan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen
How to Identify
A tropical herbaceous plant in the Urticaceae family found near Chennai. It is distinguished by its tuberous roots.
Names & Synonyms
Pilli dumpa
Pouzolzia tuberosa Wight
References (2)
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 84
- SHORTT,
