Spilanthes iabadicensis
H. H. Moore
Legetan
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Description
A herb. It is an annual plant or can live for a few years. It is upright and has many branches. It grows 80 cm tall. The leaves are opposite. They are oval and taper to the tip. There are teeth along the edge. The flower arrangement is cone shaped.
Edible Uses
Young leaves are eaten as a vegetable, and young flower heads are also eaten. Older leaves are pungent.
Traditional Uses
Young leaves are eaten as a vegetable. Older leaves are pungent. Young flower heads are also eaten.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in rice fields and other swampy places.
Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, Indochina, Malaysia, SE Asia, South America, Thailand, Tropical America, Vietnam,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seed.
Other Information
It is a commercially cultivated vegetable.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Cuc ao, Kim hoa, Nut ao, Pakphed
References (6)
- Jiwajinda, S., et al, 2002, Suppressive Effects of Edible Thai Plants on Superoxide and Nitric Oxide Generation. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, Vol 3, 2002
- Kays, S. J., and Dias, J. C. S., 1995, Common Names of Commercially Cultivated Vegetables of the World in 15 languages. Economic Botany, Vol. 49, No. 2, pp. 115-152
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 186
- Romanowski, N., 2007, Edible Water Gardens. Hyland House. p 115
- Tanaka, Y. & Van Ke, N., 2007, Edible Wild Plants of Vietnam: The bountiful garden. Orchid books. p 54
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- Terra, G.J.A., 1973, Tropical Vegetables. Communication 54e Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam, p 76
