Achyrocline alata
(Kunth) DC.
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Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.
Medicinal Uses
Used in traditional medicine to aid in skin repairs.
Distribution
It is a high altitude tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Andes, Bolivia, South America,
Notes
It is used as medicine. It helps skin repairs.
Synonyms
Achyrocline vauthieriana DC.Gnaphalium alatum Kunthand several others
Also Known As
Jatei-ka-ha
References (2)
- Kew Plants of the World Online
- Thomas, E., et al, 2008, The Relationship Between Plant Use and Plant Diversity in the Bolivian Andes, with Special Reference to Medicinal Plant Use. Hum Ecol (2008) 36:861–879 (As Achyrocline vauthieriana)
