Asthma weed
Erigeron floribundus
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows for one or two years. It grows 3 m tall.
It has medicinal properties.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It is common in wet regions along roadsides. It grows between 400-2,000 m above sea level in Kenya.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Argentina, Asia, East Africa, India, Kenya, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Tanzania, USA, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Umthithimbela
Synonyms
Conyza floribunda Kunth; Conyza sumatrensis (Retz.) E. Walker; and others