Hedyosmum nutans

Family: Chloranthaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1-5 m tall. The young stems are 4 sided. The leaves are sword shaped and 5-14 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. They taper to the tip.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Cuba, Dominican Republic, Hispaniola, Jamaica, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves - tea

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Tafalla nutans (Sw.) Kuntze;