Callisia repens
Family: Commelinaceae
What it is like
A herb. It lies along the ground and forms mats. The stems are 1-2 mm across. It forms roots at the nodes. The leaves are spreading. They are 1-4 cm long by 1-2 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Brazil, Central America, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, South America
How it is used for food
The sap is drunk.
Edible parts
Sap
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Calsi