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Picria fel-terrae

Family: Linderniaceae


What it is like

A herb. It grows 1 m tall. The leaves are oval and 5.5 cm long by 3 cm wide.

Also put in the family Scrophulariaceae.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows between 700-1,400 m Above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Northeastern India, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Longle phatho

Synonyms

Curanga amara Juss.; Curanga fel-terrae (Lour.) Merr.; Curanga melissifolia A. Juss.; Curange torenioides Steud.; Gratiola amara (Juss.) Roxb.;