Gynura segetum
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
What it is like
Gynura segetum is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Height (m): 0
Where it is found
Fertile and moist grassy areas, small shrub thickets by ditches and streams.
E. Asia - China.
Conservation Status:
Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
Rating: 0
Medicine
Rating: 2
Anticoagulant, depurative, febrifuge and styptic. Stimulates the circulation.
Anticoagulant: Removes blood clots.
Depurative: Eliminates toxins and purifies the system, especially the blood.
Febrifuge: Reduces fevers.
Styptic: An astringent that stops bleeding by contracting the blood vessels.
Other
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How it is grown
Not known
Propagating it: Seed -
Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness:
Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Shade: Semi-shade, no shade
Moisture: Moist