Dadap serep

Erythrina subumbrans

infusion · leaf

Leaves boiled and drunk as a tea: a traditional remedy.

Origin

Indonesia (Java)

Where to find it

Planted as a hedge and as a shade tree in the gardens and coffee plantations of Java.

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

One tablespoon of dried plant per half litre of water is simmered for ten minutes, then the decoction is strained and drunk; the plant itself is not eaten.

Did you know?

It is a coral tree, a cousin of the Mexican colorín and the Andean chachafruto.