Rubiaceae FAMILY

Neanotis indica

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

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[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN 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. , 310 Title Plant Resources of Southeast Asia Publication Author Website http://proseanet.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia. ]. The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a food.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeE. Asia - disjunct populations in southwest India and in Indonesia (Java).

HabitatSunny or somewhat shady, humid places at elevations from 1,600 - 2,200 metres[ 310 Title Plant Resources of Southeast Asia Publication Author Website http://proseanet.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia. ].