USDA Hardiness zone ^Help 10-11
Life cycle Annual
Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water requirement Dry, Moist
Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Height 5 feet
Layer Herbs
Utility Antifungal
Edible parts Leaves
Propagation method Seed - direct sow, Seed - transplant
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Family Asteraceae
Alternate name Yerba porosa, Quilquina, Bolivian coriander, Papalo, Killi, Summer cilantro
Medicinal Antiinflammatory; roots as pain relief from rheumatism and erysipelas
Germination temperature 21°c (70°f)
Germination time 7-21 days
Propagation - Direct sowing May and later
Propagation - Transplanting Seed indoors and plant outside when 6 inch tall

Papalo Quelite

Porophyllum ruderale

Layer

Herbs

USDA Hardiness zone

10-11

Life cycle

Annual

Light requirement

Full sun, Partial sun/shade

Water requirement

Dry, Moist

An annual native to Mexico through South America. Leaves are strongly aromatic and can be used as a seasoning.

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