Aspilia eenii
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Description
A herb. The leaves are slender and 12 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. They are opposite and covered with hairs. The flower heads are yellow and 3 cm across.
Edible Uses
The root is used as a flavouring, traditionally added to milk to induce curdling and improve flavour.
Traditional Uses
The root is added to milk to induce curdling and improve flavour.
This uses section is brief — help expand it
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Namibia, Southern Africa,
Synonyms
Aspilia attrivittata Merxm.
Also Known As
Damadawib
References (4)
- Ruiters-Welcome, A. K., 2019, Food plants of southern Africa. Ph.D. thesis. Univ. of Johannesburg p 32
- Van Damme, P et al, 1922, Plant Uses by the Topnaar of the Kuiseb Valley Namib Desert. Afrika Focus Vol. 8(3-4):223-252
- Welcome, A. K. & Van Wyk, B.-E., 2019, An inventory and analysis of the food plants of southern Africa. South African Journal of Botany 122 (2019) 136–179
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
