Indian Strawberry, Mock Strawberry
It suits warm temperate places. It grows in moist shaded places. It grows in wetlands. It is often near river banks and grows in Assam up to 2,000 m above sea level. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,800 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 6-11. Mt Cootha Botanical Gardens. In Sichuan.
Also known as:
Baemttalgi, Bhi-kafal, Bhium-kaphal, Bhui aiselu, Bhui kafal, Bhusyai kafla, Bunmala, Bu shi du za, Dau dat, Dihongpao, Eki tangkin, Falsa frutilla, Fresa silvestre, Frutilla insulsa, Frutilla silvestre, Garukhisi, He shang tou cao, Indijski jagodnjak, Jalinkhumthera, Jongli strawberry, Kaphliya, Kikoloh mukbursa, Kiphaliya, Likhodaphrushi, Nenye pepror, Pungbang, Pu-tshu-la-gong, Shemei, Snake berry, Soh shan, Viepakhe-hamang, Zmakey toot
Synonyms
- Fragaria indica Andr.
- Duchesnea fragiformis Sm
- Potentilla denticulata Ser.
- Potentilla indica (Andrews) Wolf
- Potentilla wallichiana Ser.
Edible Portion
- Fruit, Leaves, Leaves - tea
Where does Indian Strawberry grow?
Found in: Afghanistan, Asia, Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Hawaii, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Lord Howe Island, Laos, Mexico, Nepal, New Zealand, North America, Northeastern India, Pacific, Pakistan, SE Asia, Sikkim, Slovenia, South America, Tibet, Uruguay, United States, Vietnam
Notes: There are 6 Duchesnea species. Chemical composition: emodin = 0.1%; ash = 9.3%. Rich in lime. Contains chrysophonic acid, phytosterol, sugars, and volatile oil.
Status: It is sold in local markets in China. The fruit are especially eaten by children.
Growing Indian Strawberry, Mock Strawberry
Cultivation: It can be grown from seed or division of runners.
Edible Uses: The small fruit are edible. They are eaten raw. The young leaves are eaten in salads. The root and lower parts of the stem are eaten as betel nut.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves | - | - | - | - | 79 | - |
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