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

Plant ID: 8513 / Created at: 2021-02-02 02:49:01 UTC / Last updated at: 2021-02-18 18:06:08 UTC by tina

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

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