Emilia sonchifolia (L.) DC.

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Jeniang, Kedah, Malaysia.Emilia sonchifolia (L.) DC. Asteraceae. CN: [Malay and regional vernacular names - Bayam terkukur, Bayam peraksi, Ketumbit jantan, Ketumbak merah, Patah kemudi, Kemondelan, Tempuh wiyung], Cupid's shaving-brush, Emilia, Sow thistle, Lilac tasselflower. Exact native range obscure; naturalized pantropic and also cultivated. This medicinal plant provides excellent remedy for eyes, ears and throat complaints. Anti-septic, anti-diarrhoeal, anthelmintic, febrifuge. Synonym(s):Cacalia sagittata Vahl [Emilia sonchifolia var. javanica]Cacalia sonchifolia L. [Emilia sonchifolia var. sonchifolia]Emilia javanica (Burm. f.) C. B. Rob. [Emilia sonchifolia var. javanica]Hieracium javanicum Burm. f. [Emilia sonchifolia var. javanica]Ref and suggested reading:www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?401588siddham.in/emilia-sonchifoliatamansafari.com/flora/preview.php?id=19