Chinese knotweed
A tropical and subtropical plant. In Nepal it grows between 700-2200 m altitude. It grows in moist, open places. It grows in wetlands. It occurs in natural forest clearings and in abandoned gardens. It is mostly between 1000 m and 2500 m altitude. It occurs in the Western Ghats in India. In XTBG Yunnan.
Also known as:
Ameta, Angom-yensil, Bai fan teng, Bai-vu, Bakhre thotne, Behu, Besongali, Bilichini, Boktaung, Chorakam, Delap, Duoi tom, Ganigalu, Gelaiche, Heganturia, Ja-lynnong, Jampera, Kaker bantabhat, Kakka karumbu, Kakur thotne, Kelnap, Kuki, Kundyut-pam, La lom, Lorum, Lymbeh, Madhu soleng, Madhuri tenga, Maha-gar-kyan-sit, Maikhri thai, Mekri donok, Modhu soleng, Mohicharan sak, Narali, Obei-o kati, Obiovu, Okhi morokpo, Okung, Paral, Phiahapa, Pokok semuloh, Qaub yag, Ta-ham, Theidon, Thom lom, Wetkyein, Yerumai naakku chedi
Synonyms
- Polygonum chinense L.
- Ampelygonum chinense (L.) Lindley
- Coccoloba crispata Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.
- Polygonum auriculatum Lam.
- Polygonum brachiatum Lam.
- Polygonum patens D.Don
Edible Portion
- Leaves, Seeds, Leaves - tea, Flowers, Fruit
Where does Chinese knotweed grow?
Found in: Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Sikkim, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Notes: There are about 50 Polygonum species. It is used in medicine.
Status: The ripe fruit are eaten by children. It is sold in local markets.
Growing Chinese knotweed
Cultivation: It grows wild from seed. Plants are grown seed.
Edible Uses: The young leaves are eaten as a salad or condiment. The harvested leaves can be stored for 4-5 days. They are cooked and used as a vegetable. They are used in curries and chutney. The tender leaves and shoots are pickled. They are also eaten fresh. The flowers are acidic and are eaten raw. The small nutlets are also eaten. CAUTION Several Polygonums or smart weeds are considered poisonous for animals.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
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