Longevity Spinach
Gynura procumbens — Asteraceae
Italiano: Spinacio longevita — Sambung Nyawa
Description
Longevity Spinach (Gynura procumbens) belongs to the Asteraceae family and is native to Asia. It thrives in Gardens, Shaded areas, Tropical environments across regions including Southeast Asia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines. Botanically, Longevity Spinach is succulent leaves raw. Traditional Southeast Asian vegetable. High antioxidants.. It is also known locally as Sambung Nyawa. The edible parts include Leaves. With an edibility rating of 6/10, it ranks as a good wild food source. Harvesting is best done during August, December, July, June, November, October and September. Nutritionally, Longevity Spinach stands out for its Vitamin C (25.0mg, 28% DV), Vitamin K (30.0mg, 25% DV) and Vitamin A (80.0mg, 9% DV). It also provides 2.0g protein and 2.0g dietary fiber per 100g serving. In the kitchen, Longevity Spinach offers a Mild spinach flavor profile. Raw cooked juice. Common culinary applications include raw, cooked, juice. Popular preparations include Longevity spinach juice, Longevity spinach salad, Sauteed greens with garlic, Wild green pesto. For storage, fresh 3d. Safety note: No toxicity. Antinutrient content is no significant. Safe lookalike species include Spinach. Always verify identification with at least three independent botanical sources before consumption.
🌿 Foraging Tips
🍳 Recipe: Longevity spinach juice
This is one of the traditional ways to prepare this wild edible plant. Always ensure proper plant identification before cooking.
Edibility
Harvest Calendar
Nutrition (per 100g)
Culinary Uses: raw, cooked, juice Storage: Fresh 3d
Recipes
- Longevity spinach juice
- Longevity spinach salad
- Sauteed greens with garlic
- Wild green pesto
- Leafy green soup
- Stir-fried Longevity Spinach
- Longevity Spinach tempura
- Longevity Spinach and tofu soup
