Tinantia erecta
(Jacq.) Fenzl
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Description
An annual herb in the Commelinaceae family with opposite leaves, found in subtropical regions of Argentina at elevations between 600-1,600 m.
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Edible Uses
The leaves and flowers are eaten as a vegetable.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows between 600-1,600 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Guatemala, Mexico, Slovenia, South America,
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves - dry | 4.1 | — | — | 22.8 | — | — | — | — |
Synonyms
Also Known As
Hierba del pollo, K'ekchi, Pata de gallo, Pleado, Tziton
References (5)
- Hellmuth, N. M., 2013, Maya Ethnobotany. FLAAR Reports.
- http://www.botanic-gardens-ljubljana.com/en/plants
- Mapes, C. & Basurto, F., 2016, Biodiversity and Edible Plants of Mexico. Chapter 5 in R. Lira, et al. (eds.), Ethnobotany of Mexico, Ethnobiology, Springer. p 112
- Pena, F. B., et al, 1998, Los quelites de la Sierra Norte de Puebla, Mexico: Inventory Y Formas de Preparacion. Bol. Soc. Bot. Mexico 62:49-62
- Piedra-Malagón, E. M. et al, 2022, Edible native plants of the Gulf of Mexico Province. Biodiversity Data Journal 10: e80565 p 17
