Waterleaf
Trigonotis procumbens

Family: Boraginaceae

What it is like

A herb. It is a creeping plant. It can grow in clumps. The leaves are narrowly oval and 1-5 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. The base is wedge shaped. The flowers occur singly in the axils of leaves.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It occurs at high altitudes between 1,600-3,700 m above sea level. It is endemic to New Guinea.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Pacific, Papua, Papua New Guinea, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Zoelleria procumbens Warb.;