
Lamiaceae FAMILY
Plectranthus parvifolius
Plectranthus parvifolius
Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Plectranthus parvifolius is an erect, unbranched, annual plant growing 20 - 30cm tall. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeE. Asia - southern India
HabitatOpen situations; at elevations around 1,800 metres.