Caldesia indet.
Alismataceae Edible: Leaves
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A tropical aquatic herb of the water plantain family (Alismataceae) that grows in water or swamps with persistent rootstocks. Flowers are hermaphroditic with 6 stamens.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia,
Notes
There are 4 Caldesia species. The Alismataceae or water plantains are herbs which grow in water or swamps. They have rootstocks which keep growing from year to year.
References (2)
- Altschul, S.V.R., 1973, Drugs and Foods from Little-known Plants. Notes in Harvard University Herbaria. Harvard Univ. Press. Massachusetts. no. 6
- Paczkowska, G. & Chapman, A.R., 2000, The Western Australian Flora. A Descriptive Catalogue. Western Australian Herbarium. p 29 (Other species)
