Gynura procumbens (Alakaline Herb)

Gynura procumbens (Alakaline Herb) yellow flower close up with green leaves in the background
Gynura procumbens (Alakaline Herb) yellow flower sitting among the lush, jagged, deep green foliage.

Botanical name: Gynura procumbens

Common names: Alakaline Herb, Sambung Nyawa, Longevity Spinach

Family: Asteraceae

Origin: South East Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Plant type: Fruit or edible; spice or herb
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Semi-shadeShadeSun exposure: Semi-shade; shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Keep soil moistWatering: Keep soil moist
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage
Ethnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicine

The plant is well known in South East Asia, with folklore uses in Thailand, Indonesia and China, and leaves of the plant are eaten as a vegetable. This is a very low maintenance, fast growing herb/vegetable that can be grown indoor and outdoor. The leaves are picked for salads, soups, or sauteed them to make a dish. They are also be made as tea and extract.

The plant is often referred to as Sambung Nyawa which means Continuation of Life. The purpose of this plant is to incorporate it into your diet for a healthy life, as many generations of African and Asians have done traditionally. This plant is used as an herbal dietary supplement to help decrease cholesterol, blood glucose, hypertension, rheumatism, viral ailments, and other illnesses. The herb has anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-allergy properties. Some of its uses include - migraines, constipation rheumatism, diabetes, dysentery, fevers, kidney ailments, cardiovascular conditions, cancers, leukemia, and as a skin care elixir.

See article about this plant: Longevity Spinach Super-food Recipes.

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Gynura procumbens (Alakaline Herb) orange yellow flower close up among vibrant green foliage
Gynura procumbens (Alakaline Herb) orange yellow flower extending above the surrounding lush green foliage
Gynura procumbens (Alakaline Herb) orange flower close up against vibrant green leaves foliage background.
Gynura procumbens (Alakaline Herb) orange flower nestled between serrated green leaves in close up view.
Gynura procumbens (Alakaline Herb) yellow flower close up with green jagged leaves surrounding it.
Gynura procumbens (Alakaline Herb) yellow flower with many thin petals and surrounding green serrated leaves.
Gynura procumbens (Alakaline Herb) green leaves in a close up plant photo.
Gynura procumbens (Alakaline Herb) green leaves emerge from dark soil in a plastic container.
Gynura procumbens (Alakaline Herb) with vibrant green leaves and purple stems in a plant pot
Gynura procumbens (Alakaline Herb) with bright green foliage and purple colored stems in a small pot.
Gynura procumbens (Alakaline Herb) vibrant light green plant with many broad oval serrated leaves
Gynura procumbens (Alakaline Herb) with serrated foliage covering the soil surface in a black container
Gynura procumbens (Alakaline Herb) bright green leaves plant, close up top view.
Gynura procumbens (Alakaline Herb) thick mass of vibrant green leaves with textured surface.
Gynura procumbens (Alakaline Herb) vibrant green leaves, close up view of plant foliage texture.
Gynura procumbens (Alakaline Herb) with serrated green leaves filling the frame in a dense group.
Gynura procumbens (Alakaline Herb) with vibrant light green leaves, close up of plant foliage
Gynura procumbens (Alakaline Herb) shows lush light green foliage with shiny, serrated edges on leaves.
Gynura procumbens (Alakaline Herb) vibrant green leaves dense plant foliage close up
Gynura procumbens (Alakaline Herb) with vibrant green leaves overlapping in a dense leafy mass.
Gynura procumbens (Alakaline Herb) with vibrant green leaves, a dense close up plant view.
Gynura procumbens (Alakaline Herb) with dense green leaves spreading across the entire image area.


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Gynura procubens, Longevity Spinach

5431 Gynura procubens, Longevity Spinach

Alakaline Herb, Sambung Nyawa, Longevity Spinach. The plant is well known in South East Asia, with folklore uses in Thailand, Indonesia and China, and leaves of the plant are eaten as a vegetable. This is a very low maintenance, fast growing herb/vegetable that can be grown indoor and outdoor. The leaves are picked for salads, soups, or sauteed them to make a dish. They are also be made as tea and extract. The plant is often referred to as Sambung Nyawa which means Continuation of Life. The purpose of this plant is to incorporate it into your diet for a healthy life, as many generations of African and Asians have done traditionally.
See article about this plant: Longevity Spinach Super-food Recipes.
Watch Video about this plant.
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