Ant plant
Monolena primuliflora

Family: Melastomataceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows attached to other plants. The flowers are white or pink.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Stem, flower stalk

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Awru kiya, Jamo tankono ta'pe, Mama kira panka, Mandi, Shangur, Shankur, Zhunamuch

Synonyms

Bertolonia primuliflora Dombrain; Monolema primulaeflora Hooker.