Dolichos biflorus

Uses

India: fruit eaten as vegetable (see Shorea robusta [Dipterocarpaceae]). Australia (North Queensland): rootstock roasted and eaten.

Additional Information

Name Authority:

L.

Vernaculars:

Nawapur, Khandesh district, Bombay Presidency: Papadi. Dhagalpur: Kurthi

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 Plant Classification Group:

• Fabaceae

 Plant Locations:

• Asia
  • India
• Oceania
  • Australia
    • Queensland

 Plant References:

• GAMMIE
• IRVINE 1957
• REINHERZ
• WATT

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