Kampung Hilir, Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia.
Neptunia oleracea Lour. Fabaceae. CN: [Malay - Akar keman hantu, Kemang air, Kangkung puteri], Water-mimosa. Exact native range obscure but naturalized pan-tropically. Weed, ornamental and potential food and the young shoots and pods consumed in Thailand and Indo-China. Plant also potential to clog waterways and interfere in water transportation. The root is used to treat syphilis.Synonym(s):
Desmanthus lacustris Willd.
Desmanthus natans Willd. , P. P.
Desmanthus stolonifer Dc.
Mimosa aquatica Pers.Mimosa lacustris Kunth
Mimosa prostrata Lam.
Neptunia natans (L. F.) Druce
Neptunia prostrata (Lam.) Baill.
Neptunia stolonifera Guill.
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