ZZ Sphaeranthus suaveolens
(Forssk.) DC.
Asteraceae Edible: Medicine
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A herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows 40-60 cm tall. The leaves are narrowly oblong and do not have stalks. They are 6-12 cm long by 1.2-2 cm wide. The plant has a scent.
Medicinal Uses
Used medicinally.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Burundi, Central Africa, Congo Dr, Egypt, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sudan, Zambia,
Synonyms
Polycephalus suaveolens Forssk.Sphaeranthus abyssinicus Steetzand others
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
