Daun laur
Cyrtandra decurrens
Family: Gesneriaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 30 cm tall. The stem is 4 sided and without branches. The leaves are opposite.
There are between 350-650 Cyrtandra species. They are mostly in Asia.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in dark humid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The leaves are used for flavouring.
Edible parts
Leaves as condiment, spice
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Daun laur, Daun wawo
Synonyms
Cyrtandra elongata Korth. ex C.B.Clarke;