Hydrocotyle siamica
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Description
A herb. The leaves have 5 lobes and are irregular around the edges. They are 9 cm long and 10 cm wide. The flowers are in an umbel in the axils of the leaves.
Edible Uses
The young leaves are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves are eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in limestone areas. It grows above 1,600 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Indochina, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam,
Notes
Also put in the family Apiaceae.
Synonyms
Hydrocotyle javanica var. siamica Hosseus
Also Known As
Phak nok
References (1)
- Thitiprasert, W., et al, 2007, Country report on the State of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture in Thailand (1997-2004). FAO p 95
