Oldenlandia trinervia

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

An annual herb. It lies along the ground. The stems are angular or winged. The leaves are opposite and 6-12 mm long by 6-7 mm wide. They are broadly oval. The flowers are 2-3 mm long in clusters in the axils of the leaves. There can be up to 6 flowers in a group. The fruit is a round capsule 1.5-1.8 mm long. There are many triangle shaped seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in open areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The leaves are roasted and eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Hedyotis orbicularia Wall.; Hedyotis repens G. Don; Hedyotis serpyllifolia Poir.; Hedyotis trinervia (Retz.) Roem. & Schult.;