Triumfetta bogotensis
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A herb or shrub that keeps growing from year to year. The stems are woody at the base. They are much branched and grow 1-1.5 m tall.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru
How it is used for food
The mucilage from the plant is used to clarify syrup.
Edible parts
Leaves - mucilage
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mozote
Synonyms
Triumfetta dumetorum Schltdl.; and several others