Tadehagi triquetrum
(L.) H. Ohashi
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Root, Leaves - tea
The tuberous roots are chewed in place of betel nut. Dried leaves are used to prepare a tea-like drink.
Where to Find It
A tropical plant. In Assam it grows up to 1,300 m above sea level. In XTBG Yunnan.
Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pacific, Philippines, Ryukyu, SE Asia, Sikkim, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam,
How to Identify
A slightly woody plant. It is a small shrub 3-2 m long. The branches have 3 corners. The leaves have 1 leaflet. The leaves are 6-13 cm long by 1-3.5 cm wide. They are hairy underneath. The flowers are purple to pink. The pod is 3-5 cm long by 1.5 cm wide. They are hairy.
How to Grow
Plants can be found in a large range of soils in the wild, ranging from sands to heavy clays. The plant can flower almost all year round. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Medicinal Uses
The plant is used in medicine.
Other Uses
The plant is used as an insecticide.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Tadehagi triquetrum is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Faboideae. The species has two subspecies with the nominate one, but sometimes they given full species status by some authors. The maximum height of this shrub tree is 3m. Leaves alternate, linear-oblong, ovate with a tapering tip. Flowers show raceme inflorescence type, which are small, pale purplish in color. The fruit is a hairy legume. It is widespread in all South Asian, East Asian, and Southeast Asian countries.
Other Information
It is sold in local markets in China.
Notes
It is used in medicine.
Names & Synonyms
Adakkachokki, Adkhapanal, Chenchen, Chochor bebek, Daun duduk, Ettang, Genteng changkeng, Gerji, Gulu walang, Jin hu lu, Kakganga, Ki chongchorang, Lauk-thay, Moko-lanma, Potong kujang, Qian ka a bo, Shwe-gu-than-hlet, Sosor bebek, Thagya-hlandin, Ulucha
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