Spananthe paniculata

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 10-100 cm tall. The leaves are 2-17 cm long by 0.5-1.5 cm wide. They taper to one end. The fruit are oval and 2-4 mm long by 2 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Quelite hueco

Synonyms

Hydrocotyle spananthe Willd. Spananthe setosa Moench; and others