Oldenlandia verticillata
L.
Rubiaceae Edible: Leaves - tea
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Description
A subtropical herb in the Rubiaceae family, sold in local markets in China. The leaves are used to prepare tea.
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Edible Uses
Leaves are brewed as tea.
Medicinal Uses
Used medicinally in traditional preparations.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China,
Cultivation
The plant is found in the wild growing in sunny positions and in light shade, usually on dry, sandy, less fertile soils. The plant is becoming an increasingly important weed in Malaysian plantations.
Other Information
It is sold in local markets in China.
Synonyms
Hedyotis crassifolia BlumeHedyotis verticillata (L.) Lam.and several others
Also Known As
Jie jie hua
References (1)
- Li, D. et al, 2017, Ethnobotanical survey of herbal tea plants from the traditional markets in Chaoshan, China. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 205 (2017) 195-206 (As Hedyotis verticillata)
