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Food- Leaves are eaten. Medicine- It is known for its traditional medicinal uses due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal
Thrives in shady, moist locations at higher altitudes, often nestled in the understory of forests or along stream banks, at an elevation greater than 1300 m.
It is a low-growing creeping form spread across the ground forming a lush green carpet with its delicate foliage.
Stem is slender and creeping, helping the plant spread and establish itself in suitable areas.
Leaves are simple and round-heart shaped, featuring seven distinct, triangular lobes with rounded teeth along the edges. The leaves range in size from 2.5-5 cm in width and 3-5.5 cm in length, adding a touch of elegance to the groundcover.
Flowers are tiny white, in clusters called umbels. Each umbel boasts around 20 individual flowers with five greenish-white petals and five stamens at their center.
Fruit is small, broad-ovoid, laterally compressed, showcasing a unique flattened shape.
Flowering: June-July.