Pimpinella heyneana

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It can be erect or lie over. The leaves are alternate and 5-7 cm across. The lower leaves are round and the upper leaves have 3 lobes. The base is heart shaped and there are teeth along the edge. The leaf stalk is 1-6 cm long and forms a sheath at the base. The flowers are in groups with stalks from a common point and they are at the top of the plant. There are 9-16 flowers in a group. They are white. The fruit are 3 mm long by 2 mm wide.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in evergreen forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The leaves and seeds are used as condiments to spice food.

Edible parts

Leaves, seeds, spice

How it is grown

In south India plants flower and fruit October to February.

Its other names

Local names

Taung-sa-meik

Synonyms

Anethum trifoliatum Roxb.; Apium trifoliatum Wight & Arn.; Carum heyneanum (Wall.) Franch; Pimpinella heyneana (DC.) Benth.; and others