Echinodorus grandiflorus
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Summary
Source: WikipediaEchinodorus grandiflorus is a plant species in the Alismataceae. It is native to Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, Venezuela and Florida.
Description
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows in water. It has erect leaves with long leaf stalks. It grows 80-120 cm tall. The leaves are oval and 15-26 cm long by 7-15 cm wide. The flowers have 5-12 rings of flowers in a panicle. The petals are white.
Edible Uses
The leaves are used to make drinks.
Medicinal Uses
The leaves are used in traditional medicine.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level. It grows in shallow swamps and near the edges of lakes and streams.
Where It Grows
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, North America, Panama, Paraguay, South America, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela, West Indies,
Notes
Leaves are used in medicine.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Chapeu-de-couro
References (5)
- Bortolotto, I. M. et al, 2018, Lista preliminar das plantas alimenticias nativas de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil. Iheringia, Serie Botanica, Porto Alegre, 73 (supl.):101-116
- INFOODSUpdatedFGU-list.xls
- Kinupp, V. F., 2007, Plantas alimenticias nao-convencionais da regiao metropolitana de Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
- Kinupp, V. F. & Bergman, I., 2008, Protein and minerals of native species, potential vegetables and fruits. Cienc.Tecnol. Aliment. Vol. 28 No. 4 Campinas Oct/Dec.
- Standley, P. & Steyermark, J., 1958, Flora of Guatemala. Fieldiana: Botany, Volume 24 part 1 p 78
