Crassocephalum montuosum

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 1.5 m tall. The leaves are alternate and oval to sword shaped. They are 9 cm long by 5 cm wide and they have teeth along the edge. The flowers are yellow and 1 cm long and 5-8 mm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Ethiopia it grows between 1,200-2,270 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Ethiopia, Sao Tome and Principe, Tanzania

How it is used for food

The young leaves are cooked and eaten as a leafy vegetable. The are cut then cooked.

It is sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Leaves, stem

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Agili, Angelichu, Basosolo, Bungudi, Bungudia, Bungula, Esiidi, Miningi, Milwalindi, Miningi, Mufulubwindi, Mulwalindi, Mushwalindi, Rusheeri rushoshi

Synonyms

Crassocephalum afromontanum R. E. Fr.; Crassocephalum bumbense S. Moore; Crassocephalum butaguensis (Muschl.) S. Moore; Crassocephalum luteum (Humbert) Humbert; Gynura lutea Humbert; Gynura montuosa (S. Moore) Bullock; Senecio afromontanus (R. E. Fr.) Humbert & Staner; Senecio butaguensis Muschl.; Senecio montuosus S. Moore; Senecio rufpilosulus De Wild.;