Mostle
Volkameria ligustrina
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Also put in the family Verbenaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama
How it is used for food
The leaves are used to flavour fish and sweet potatoes.
Edible parts
Leaves - flavouring, spice
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Icimte, Itzimte, Mosqueta, Muste, Muzte, Oregano
Synonyms
Aegiphila paludosa Brandegee; Clerondendrum culinare Sesse & Moc.; Clerodendrum ligustrinum (Jacq.) R. Br.; Clerodendrum mexicanum Brandegee;