Trigonotis procumbens
(Warb.) I. M. Johnst.
Waterleaf
Boraginaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A herb. It is a creeping plant. It can grow in clumps. The leaves are narrowly oval and 1-5 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. The base is wedge shaped. The flowers occur singly in the axils of leaves.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It occurs at high altitudes between 1,600-3,700 m above sea level. It is endemic to New Guinea.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Pacific, Papua, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Zoelleria procumbens Warb.
References (2)
- Powell, J.M., Ethnobotany. In Paijmans, K., 1976, New Guinea Vegetation. Australian National University Press. p 112
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
