Ludwigia nervosa (Poir.) H.Hara

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FLORA OF SURINAME
Nationaal Herbarium Nederland -Utrecht branch (U)
ONAGRACEAE
Ludwigia
nervosa (Poir.)Hara
Det.: Molgo, I.	2006
5.49 N, 55.09 W	Alt: 0 - 5 m
Suriname, Paramaribo, Suriname R
medicinal plant market
Shrub, sold fresh as medicinal plant. Stems reddish, caly
green, petals yellow, quickly falling off. Fruits green. Whole
plant is boiled and used as a genital steam bath for women.
Vernacular name: paranamklem (sranan tongo)
Andel, T.R. van
Havinga, R.; Groenendijk, S.
nr. 5500
21 March 2006
02576674