Brachystelma laevigatum
(Wight) Hook.f.
ApocynaceaeRoots
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
What to Eat
Edible parts: Tubers, Root
The tubers and roots are eaten.
Where to Find It
A tropical plant.
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 succulent herb. It has one stem that is only occasionally branched. It grows 5-40 cm tall. It is slightly hairy. The leaves are 2-6 cm long by 1-2 mm wide. The flowers are in groups of 2-5. It has a tuber that is 2-4 cm across.
How to Grow
It can be grown from bulbs or stem cuttings. It can also be grown from seeds.
Names & Synonyms
Eriopetalum laevigatum WightGomphocarpus laevigatus Buch.-Ham. ex Decne
References (1)
- Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 80
