Spanish Name
Katuk
Scientific Name
Sauropus androgynus
Category
Leafy greens & herbs
Perennial/Annual
Perennial
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Edible parts
LeavesYoung shoots
Recipes
Growth Type
Shurb
Usage
CulinaryNutritionalSalad GreenBiomassPrivacy Hedge
Life Cycle
Secondary
Origin
Sout East Asia
Strata Category
LowMedium
How to eat
Use raw for salads, pestos or sautéed.
Nutritional Info
Rich in protein, calcium, iron, provitamin A
Medicinal Uses
Supports lactation, immune system, blood health
Planting Distance
50–100 cm between plants depending on hedge vs. individual planting
Harvest Time
~3 months after planting (or sooner if from cuttings). Harvest: Every 3–4 weeks; very productive with regular pruning (can be harvested year-round in humid tropics)
