Bontia
Bontia daphnoides

Family: Scrophulariaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree.

It is used as medicine.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Antilles, Aruba, Bahamas, Brazil, Caribbean, Cayman Is., Central America, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Lesser Antilles, North America, Puerto Rico, South America, Trinidad-Tobago, USA, Venezuela, West Indies, Winward Is.

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves - tea

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Bontia minor C. F. Gaertn.; Jacquinia ruscifolia Steud.; Regina gallorum Buc'hoz;