ZZ Cardamine papuana

Family: Brassicaceae

What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It has an underground stem or rhizome. The plant grows 15-50 cm tall. The leaves have 3 divisions but the 2 side ones can be reduced.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

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

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Medicine

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kalanevuda, Tiligibe, Wanggilolo

Synonyms

Cardamine africana var. papuana Lauterb.;