Ischnosiphon hirsutus
Family: Marantaceae
What it is like
A herb. The leaves are narrowly oval.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, Ecuador, South America (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Catahueaja'o
Synonyms
Hymenocharis hirsuta Kuntze; Ischnosiphon ornatus J. F. Macbr.; Ischnosiphon sphenopyllus K. Schum.; Ischnosiphon stenophyllus K. Schum.;