====== Longevity Spinach ======

===== Botanical Information =====
^Botanical Information^^
^Order | Asterales|
^Family | Asteraceae|
^Genus | Gynura|
^Common Name | Longevity Spinach, Cholesterol Spinach, Sambung Nyawa|
^Species | procumbens|

===== Maturity days =====
* From 30 days onwards

===== Planting Months =====
^Planting months^^^^^^^^^^^^
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===== Permaculture uses =====
^Permaculture uses^^^
| Usage 1| Usage 2 | Usage 3 |
| Pioneer| Shade, ground cover|  herb, animal food, vegetable, edible leaves|

===== Growing condition comments =====
^Growing Condition ^Comment^
|Drought Tolerant |Poor tolerance to dry conditions|
|Humidity tolerant |Prefers humid subtropical and tropical climates|
|Planting area |Can be grown in ground or containers|
|Sunlight |Prefers partial sun to shade|

===== Photos =====
^Photos^
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===== Recipes =====

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===== Short comments =====
Fast-growing perennial herb with edible leaves.

===== General comments =====
=== Ecology ===
Native to Southeast Asia, China, and Africa. Grows naturally in humid subtropical and tropical climates.

=== Uses ===
Used as a leaf vegetable.

=== Food ===
Leaves can be eaten raw in salads, cooked in stir-fries, soups, and other dishes.

=== Planting Depth ===
Plant in pots with loamy soil at least 10cm deep, or in true ground.
Will grow by cuttings in partially shaded / protected areas of the garden (out of direct Townsville sun).

=== Inoculant ===
Not typically required.

=== Seed Saving Tips ===
Seeds are not always produced. Propagation is typically done through cuttings.

=== Cautionary Comments ===


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