Anamu (Petiveria alliacea)
Regular price $16.95Anamu, also commonly known as Guinea Henweed or Garlic Weed is a perennial herb native to the tropical and subtropical western world, primarily Puerto Rico, Florida, and throughout Central and South America. It is a member of the Pigeon Berry (Verbena) family of plants.
Anamu is a deep rooted shrub that sports beautiful, deep green alternate leaves. The roots and leaves have a strong garlic taste and aroma. It produces long flower spikes in winter but leaves can be harvested year round. Anamu is easy to grow in a variety of locals and even thrives in disturbed areas and coastal flood plain areas.
Anamu has a well documented ethonobotanical legacy in the Caribbean. In Puerto Rico and surrounding areas, it was used as a form of traditional medicine by both the native populations, the imported slave population, and the European colonizers. Even to this day, Anamu is still widely used in local folk medicine in Mexico.
Plant Type:
Perennial Tropical/Subtropical Evergreen Herb, Shrub
Harvest Season:
Year-round
Mature Size:
Up to 4 ft tall and wide
Soil & Moisture:
Anamu is native to tropical rainforests and lobes moist, rich, well-draining soil. Loves moisture and humidity, but is also drought tolerant once established and grows amazingly in subtropical climates as well as in containers.
Light Requirements:
Part Shade, Shade
Self-Fertile:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Medium
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 9-11 with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Can be grown as an annual in colder climates or over-wintered indoors.
Our Anamu is grown from seed or cutting and mature enough for harvest capabilities within 1-2 growing seasons.
Our rare edible plants come in all shapes and sizes. Pot Sizes range from Small to X-Large. Plant sizes are approximate and vary based on plant type, age, season, etc.. Learn more about our five different plant sizes and the eco-friendly pots they ship in!
