Persicaria acuminata
(Kunth) M. Gomez
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Description
An herb or small shrub in the buckwheat family (Polygonaceae) that grows 1-2 m tall. It is found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Andes, Argentina, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Central Africa, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Easter Island, Ecuador, French Guiana, Gabon, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rica, South Africa, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela, West Africa, West Indies,
Synonyms
References (2)
- Achigan-Dako, E, et al (Eds), 2009, Catalogue of Traditional Vegetables in Benin. International Foundation for Science.
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
