Dichondra microcalyx

Family: Convolvulaceae

What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. The leaves are almost round and 1-2.5 cm long by 1.3 cm wide. They are heart shaped at the base.

Not in the Flora of China.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 900 m above sea level. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina (country/location of origin), Asia, Chile, China, Paraguay, South America, Uruguay

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten cooked and fresh.

Leaves are sold in markets.

Edible parts

Leaves, vegetable

How it is grown

The leaves are available all year round.

Its other names

Local names

Dagu, Mijiupami, Panuo

Synonyms

Dichondra micrantha Meissn.; Dichondra parvifolia Meissn.; Dichondra repens J. R. Forst. & G. Forst.; Dichondra repens var. microcalyx Hallier f.; Dichondra repens var. microcalyx Buck;