Narrow leaf hedyosmum
Hedyosmum angustifolium

Family: Chloranthaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Andes, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

The leaves are used to make a tea drink.

Edible parts

Leaves - tea

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Anis de monte, Guayusa

Synonyms

Hedyosmum laciniantum (Ruiz & Pav.) Solms; Hedyosmum pavonii (Solms) Diels; Hedyosmum scabrum var. pavonii Solms; Tafalla angustifolia Ruiz & Pav.; Tafalla laciniata Ruiz & Pav.; Tafallaea angustifolia (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze;