Flemingia
A tropical plant. It grows in open places often amongst rocks. Plants can die back and regrow in dry places. In Papua New Guinea it grows to 2,000 m altitude but mostly it is near sea-level. In southern China it grows in disturbed grassland between 500-1,000 m above sea level. In Yunnan.
Also known as:
Nandjirr, Topmo tongbao
Synonyms
- Moghania involucrata (Wall. ex Benth.) O. Kuntze
Edible Portion
- Roots
Where does Flemingia grow?
Found in: Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
Notes: There are about 35 Flemingia species.
Growing Flemingia
Cultivation: Plants are grown from seed. Seed need to be treated to break the hard seed coat.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
Flemingia Photos
References
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Verdcourt, B., 1979, Manual of New Guinea Legumes. Botany Bulletin No 11, Division of Botany, Lae, Papua New Guinea. p 547 (Drawing)
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Wheeler, J.R.(ed.), 1992, Flora of the Kimberley Region. CALM, Western Australian Herbarium, p 399