Volkameria ligustrina
Jacq.
Mostle
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Description
A tropical herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae) grown in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used as a flavouring and spice.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Synonyms
Aegiphila paludosa BrandegeeClerondendrum culinare Sesse & Moc.Clerodendrum ligustrinum (Jacq.) R. Br.Clerodendrum mexicanum Brandegee
Also Known As
Icimte, Itzimte, Mosqueta, Muste, Muzte, Oregano
References (4)
- Hellmuth, N. M., 2013, Maya Ethnobotany. FLAAR Reports. p 16 (As Clerodendrum ligustrinum)
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 243 (As Clerodendrum ligustrinum)
- Piedra-Malagón, E. M., et al, 2022, Edible native plants of the Gulf of Mexico Province. Biodiversity Data Journal 10: e80565 p 20
- Vazquez-Garcia, V., et al, 2004, Uncultivated Foods in Southern Veracruz, Mexico: Establishing the Links between Ecosystem Health, Food Availability, and Human Nutrition. EcoHealth 1, 131-143 (As Clerodendrum ligustrinum)
