Cyanthillium patulum

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It is a plant that grows each year from seeds. It grows 1-2 m tall. The stems are ribbed. The stems and leaves have T-shaped hairs. The leaves are 3-10 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. There can be teeth along the edge.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. In Australia it occurs in the Northern Territory near Darwin. In the Philippines it has been recorded between 100-400 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Australia, Cambodia, China, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Madagascar, Malaysia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

It is a common weed in waste land.

Edible parts

Leaves, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Centratherum chinense Less.; Conyza patula Aiton; Vernonia chinensis auct.; Vernonia patula (Aiton) Merr.;