Family: Asteraceae
Synonym:
Cacalia sonchifolia
L.
Vernacular
name: Elichevianveru, Mulshevi, Muyalchevian
Habit:
Herb
Habitat:
Dry and moist deciduous forests, also in the plains
Flowering
& Fruiting: July-December
Distribution:
Tropical and Subtropical Africa and Asia
Key identification features:
Erect or diffuse herbs. Leaves radical and cauline. Heads homogamous, not
rayed, 1-3 on long slender peduncles. Florets bisexual. Corolla pink. Achenes 5-ribbed, hispid. Pappus white silky
Uses:
Against
inflammation, insect bites, conjunctivitis, rheumatism, cuts and wounds
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