Oliver Phillips 594 Det. by: O. Phillips, VII 1989 Phenology: FL 27 June 1989 09:56N 84:05W 1150 m SAN JOSE, SAN JOSE Valle Central. Herb, possibly cultivated. Tepals purple, anthers white, extruding. USE: to cure alcoholism: Leaves and flowers taken as an infusion, or leaves added directly to food. Leaves collected for bioassays. Local name: Siempreviva, Inmortal.