Neanotis indica
(DC.) W.H.Lewis
Rubiaceae
Anotis affinis Benth. & Hook.f.
Anotis arnottiana (Miq.) Hochr.
Anotis leschenaultiana (Wight & Arn.) Benth. & Hook.f.
Hedyotis affinis Wight & Arn.
Hedyotis cymosa R.Br. ex Wall.
Hedyotis deltoidea Wight & Arn.
Hedyotis leschenaultiana Wight & Arn.
Hedyotis villosa Wight & Arn.
Oldenlandia arnottiana Miq.
Putoria indica DC.
Common Name:
General Information
Neanotis indica is an erect or decumbent, herbaceous perennial plant growing up to 50cm tall. The plant forms new roots at the nodes of the lower stems[
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- Flora of China
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
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- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
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310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
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- Year
- 0
- ISBN
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- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a food.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
E. Asia - disjunct populations in southwest India and in Indonesia (Java).
Habitat
Sunny or somewhat shady, humid places at elevations from 1,600 - 2,200 metres[
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
].
Properties
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Habit | Perennial |
| Height | 0.40 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Neanotis indica is a plant of tropical and subtropical regions of Asia to New Guinea, where it can be found at elevations from 1,600 - 2,200 metres.
Edible Uses
Young plant - raw or cooked. Although foetid when bruised, the plants are eaten as vegetable, both raw or steamed[
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
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- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
].
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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with help from
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