Caldesia reniformis
(D. Don) Makino
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Description
A herb that grows in water. The leaves float on the water. The flower stem sticks up above the water.
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Edible Uses
The succulent stems and leaves are cooked and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The succulent stems and leaves are cooked and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in swamps and shallow water.
Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, Australia, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, China, East Africa, Myanmar, Nigeria, SE Asia, Sierra Leone, West Africa, Zambia,
Notes
There are 4 Caldesia species.
Also Known As
Vipiwi
References (2)
- Burkill, H. M., 1985, The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 1. Kew.
- Fowler, D. G., 2007, Zambian Plants: Their Vernacular Names and Uses. Kew. p 64
