Sphaeranthus africanus
L.
East Indian globe thistle
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Description
An herb in the Asteraceae family native to tropical wet places. Also known as East Indian globe thistle.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Medicinal Uses
Used in traditional medicine.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in wet places.
Where It Grows
Africa, Andaman Islands, Angola, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Congo R, Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, SE Asia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Uganda, Vietnam, West Africa, Zimbabwe,
Notes
It is used as medicine.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Kawng-ther-du
References (1)
- Kuhnlein, H. V., et al, 2009, Indigenous Peoples' food systems. FAO Rome p 172
