Te de burro, Oreganillo
Viviania marifolia

Family: Vivianiaceae

What it is like

A herb or small shrub. It grows 50 cm high. The flowers are red. They have 5 petals.

Probably now in the family Francoaceae.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Chile it grows between 500-2,000 m altitude. In Argentina it grows between 3,200-4,000 m above sea level. It can grow in drier areas. It can tolerate some shade. It suits hardiness zone 7. It can tolerate frost and snow.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Chile (country/location of origin), South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Macraea rosea Lindl.; Viviania rosea (Lindl.) Klotzsch;