ZZ Sphaeranthus suaveolens

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows 40-60 cm tall. The leaves are narrowly oblong and do not have stalks. They are 6-12 cm long by 1.2-2 cm wide. The plant has a scent.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Burundi, Central Africa, Congo Dr, Egypt, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sudan, Zambia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Medicine

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Polycephalus suaveolens Forssk.; Sphaeranthus abyssinicus Steetz; and others