Genjer (Limnocharis flava) is a kind of swamp plant that can usually be found in rice fields or by shallow together with hyacinth plant. When not utilized, the genjer population can become weeds in the fields. Genjer is also called the source of vegetables of the poor, because he can be consumed by the villagers no other vegetable sources can be harvested.
Genjer is a flowering plant throughout the year. Genjer propagation can be done through vegetative means although the seeds can be planted. However, genjer is not usually intensively cultivated as it can grow by itself in areas of paddy fields or shallow water. The part that can be utilized in tananam genjer is the leaves, but not infrequently people come to include stems and genjer flowers for consumption.
Genjer Leaves
Although genjer is considered a weed that interferes with crops in rice fields, but genjer has excellent nutrients for the body. Here is the nutritional information contained in the genjer plant.
benefits
- appetite enhancer.
- rejuvenation of body cells.
- strengthening bones
reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. - as a natural anti-germs.
5.baik for pregnant women.