Vernonia solanifolia
Benth.
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Description
A tropical shrub in the Asteraceae family that grows 8–12 m tall and is sold in local markets in China.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used to make tea.
Medicinal Uses
The leaves are used medicinally.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, SE Asia, Vietnam,
Other Information
It is sold in local markets in China.
Synonyms
Cacalia solanifolia KuntzeGymnanthemum solanifolium (Benth.) H. Rob.Vernonia fortunei Sch.Bip.
References (2)
- Hoang S.V., 2009, Uses and conservation of plant diversity in Ben En National Park, Vietnam. PhD thesis Leiden University
- Li, D. et al, 2017, Ethnobotanical survey of herbal tea plants from the traditional markets in Chaoshan, China. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 205 (2017) 195-206
