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.