Hilliardiella pinifolia
(Less.) H. Rob.
Cape vernonia
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Description
A subtropical shrub in the daisy family (Asteraceae) known as Cape vernonia.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used to make tea.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Eswatini, Southern Africa, Swaziland,
Synonyms
Cacalia capensis (Houtt.) KuntzeConyza canescens Thunb.Conyza canescens L.f.Erigeron capensis Houtt.Vernonia capensis (Houtt.) DruceVernonia pinifolia (Lam.) Less.Webbia pinifolia (Lam.) DC.
References (1)
- Long, C., 2005, Swaziland's Flora - siSwati names and Uses http://www.sntc.org.sz/flora/ (As Vernonia capensis)
