Tree vernonia
Strobocalyx arborea

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 15 m tall or taller. The trunk can be 40 cm across. The leaves are arranged in spirals at the ends of the branches. The fruit is dry and has one seed. The flower heads are pink or purple.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, India, Indonesia, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves - medicine.

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Gymnanthemum arboreum (Buch.-Ham.) H. Rob.; Strobocalyx blumeana (DC.) Sch.Bip.; Strobocalyx celebica Sch.Bip.; Strobocalyx javanica Sch.Bip.; Vernonia celebica (Blume) DC.; Vernonia javanica (Blume) DC.;