Common Name
River ́s carnation, Linden herb
Family
ACANTHACEAE
Select
Herb
Spanish Name
Clavel de Río, Tilo, Curía
- Grows on river and creek banks or in humid areas in the forest. Mainly under shade.
- Use as a cover crop and to prevent erosion.
- Pollinated by butterflies.
- Decoction of the leaves is used against snake bite and rheumatism.
PROPAGATION: seeds or cuttings.