Hydrocotyle siamica

Family: Araliaceae

What it is like

A herb. The leaves have 5 lobes and are irregular around the edges. They are 9 cm long and 10 cm wide. The flowers are in an umbel in the axils of the leaves.

Also put in the family Apiaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in limestone areas. It grows above 1,600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Indochina, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The young leaves are eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Phak nok

Synonyms

Hydrocotyle javanica var. siamica Hosseus;