Indian Madder (Rubia manjith)

Family: Rubiaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Rubia manjith is a PERENNIAL CLIMBER. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The following uses have been applied to R. cordifolia but might also apply here. Leaves - cooked. They are used as a side dish with rice. Much esteemed as a lab-lab by the Javanese. Fruit - raw. — The following uses have been applied to R.; cordifolia but might also apply here.; They are used as a side dish with rice.; Much esteemed as a lab-lab by the Javanese.

Habitat & North American Range

Growing on shrubs, 1200 - 2700 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)