Edible Plants of the World

Weevil lily, Palm-grass, Star-grass

Weevil lily, Palm-grass, Star-grass

A tropical plant. It grows in tropical rainforest. It suits humid locations. It grows in sheltered gullies. It will grow in subtropical and warm temperate locations. It grows up to 1,800 m above sea level. It grows in wet soil. They can tolerate moderate frosts. In Argentina it grows below 100 m above sea level. Melbourne Botanical Gardens. It grows in hilly country in Malaysia. It grows in shady and moist places in forests between 800-2,200 m above sea level in southern China. Geelong Botanical Gardens. In XTBG Yunnan. In Sichuan. It suits hardiness zones 10-12. In Townsville Queens BG.

Also known as:

Congkok, Doik, Doyak, Kywet-malut, Lumbah merah, Ma ni zu se, Molineria, Qhaib xyab, Tong-song-kha, Tsan-ngan

Synonyms

Edible Portion

Where does Weevil lily grow?

Found in: Africa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Canada, Central America, China, Hawaii, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, North America, Northeastern India, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Sierra Leone, Sikkim, South America, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet, United States, Vietnam, West Africa

Notes: There are 7 Molineria species. The fruit are tasteless but contain a sweetening agent. Also put in the family Amaryllidaceae.

Growing Weevil lily, Palm-grass, Star-grass

Cultivation: Plants can be grown from fresh seed or by dividing the clump. It can be grown by air-layering.

Edible Uses: The fruit are eaten raw. The leaves are used as a potherb.

Production: They are fast growing.

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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Weevil lily, Palm-grass, Star-grass Photos

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References

Amaryllidaceae 84. 1837

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