Poreleaf, Yerba porosa
Porophyllum ruderale

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows 40-120 cm tall. The leaves are opposite.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows on sandy soils and on sand bars along streams. It grows between 200-1,200 m above sea level. At ECHO.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Chile, Cuba (country/location of origin), Dominica, Dominican Republic (country/location of origin), Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Lesser Antilles (country/location of origin), Mexico (country/location of origin), North America, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, South America, Suriname, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela, Virgin Islands, West Indies (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten raw in salads. They are also finely chopped and added to stews.

Edible parts

Leaves, spice

How it is grown

The leaves are ready to harvest within one year.

Its other names

Local names

Arnica, Couvinha, Cravo-de-urubu, Erva-couvinha, Erva fresca, Mboi moroti, Papalo quelite, Quillquina

Synonyms

Cacalia porophyllum L.; Cacalia ruderalis (Jacq.) Sw.; Porophyllum ellipticum Cass.;