Hebanthe eriantha
(Poir.) Pedersen
Suma, Brazilian ginseng
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Description
A tropical vine that spreads over the ground in the Amaranthaceae family. The roots are used as a ginseng-like tonic.
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Edible Uses
The roots can be consumed as a tonic beverage.
Traditional Uses
The roots are used for a ginseng like tonic.
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Medicinal Uses
The roots are used for a ginseng-like tonic.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Brazil, South America,
Synonyms
Celosia eriantha Vahl ex Miq.Pfaffia paniculata (Mart.) Kuntzeand others
Also Known As
The leaves are narrowly oval. The flowers are white.
References (2)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 9 (As Pfaffia paniculata)
- Revis. gen. pl. 2:543. 1891 (As Pfaffia paniculata)
