Gangrota
Cyathocline purpurea

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows from seed each year but can grow for a few years. The stems are erect and have ribs along them. The leaves are oval and 3-12 cm long. The flowering head is at the top. The flowers are dark purple-red.

It is used as medicine.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in waterlogged soil. In southern China it grows between 100-2,000 m above sea level. In Sichuan and Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Tanacetum purpureum;