Pool root, White snake root
Ayapana triplinervis

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb.

There are about 400 Eupatorium species. Many are now put into Ageratina and Barlettina, leaving about 40 Eupatorium species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Amazon, Asia, Brazil, Central America, India, Indonesia, Madagascar, Mauritius, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The leaves are used for flavouring.

Edible parts

Leaves - tea

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ahiapana, Ayapana, Ayapani

Synonyms

Ayapana officinalis Spach [Illegitimate]; Eupatorium ayapana Vent. [Illegitimate]; Eupatorium luzoniense Llanos; Eupatorium triplinerve Vahl; Eupatorium triplinerve Blume;