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.;