Glossoloma sprucei
Family: Gesneriaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Ecuador, South America
How it is used for food
The leaves are crushed and used for a drink.
Edible parts
Leaves - drink
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Enki ta'pe, ururuu tape, Katanga chi, Kuichi, Pishuingui tape
Synonyms
Alloplectus sprucei (Kuntze) Wiehler; Columnea sprucei Kuntze; Crantzia sprucei Fritsch;