Chrysanthellum americanum
(L.) Vatke
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Description
A tropical herb in the Asteraceae family.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are boiled and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are boiled and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Burkina Faso, Central Africa, Congo DR, West Africa,
Synonyms
Bidens apiifolia L.and others
Also Known As
Sa ngu
References (3)
- Belem, M., et al, 2017, Strategy of Conservation and Protection of Wild Edible Plants Diversity in Burkina Faso. ANADOLU 27 (2) 2017, 82- 90
- Terashima, H., Ichikawa, M. & Ohta, L., (Ed.), 1991, A Flora: Catalog of Useful Plants of Tropical Africa. African study monographs. Supplementary issue (1991), 16:195
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
