Edible Plants of the World

Smartweed, Joint weed, Knot weed

A tropical plant. It is usually beside waterways. A moisture loving plant. It grows from sea level to over 2000 m altitude. In Nepal it grows up to 1200 m altitude. It grows in moist places. It grows in wetlands. In Yunnan.

Also known as:

Anbawng, Anbong, Atlari, Bekh-unjubaz, Dhaktasheral, Garaara, Khursani jhar, Konde malle, Kywe-lae-chaung, Naiara, Nara, Narri, Nghe rau, Nghe trang, Niru ganneru, Panimarich, Suzat-pan, Velutta mudela mukku, Yelang

Synonyms

Edible Portion

Where does Smartweed grow?

Found in: Africa, Asia, Australia, Bhutan, China, East Africa, East Timor, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia, Sikkim, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Vietnam, Zambia

Notes: There are about 75 Persicaria species.

Status: Leaves are sold in local markets.

Growing Smartweed, Joint weed, Knot weed

Cultivation: It can be grown from seed or by dividing the clump using sections with roots on the lower parts. It grows naturally in many places.

Edible Uses: The leaves are eaten in Congo and Madagascar. Tender shoots and leaves are cooked and eaten in Nepal. The leaves are used in curries in India.

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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