Murdannia bracteata

Family: Commelinaceae

What it is like

A herb. The main stem is very short. The leaves are in a ring. Usually 2 fertile stems 20-60 cm long develop from this ring and are creeping. The leaves at the base are 20-30 cm long by 1.2-1.8 cm wide.

Medicine.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Malaysia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The plant is used as a herbal tea.

It is a cultivated plant. It is sold in local markets in China.

Edible parts

Medicine, plant - tea

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Yan huo cao

Synonyms

Aneilema bracteatum (C.B.Clarke) Kuntze; Aneilema kuntzei C.B.Clarke ex Kuntze; Murdannia bracteata (C.B.Clarke) Kuntze ex J.K.Morton;