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ID 190
Crop ID Asiatic Day Flower
Part Leaf
Use Category Food
Notes It is commonly cultivated as a vegetable in China.
Metadata ID 7,258
ID 191
Crop ID Asiatic Day Flower
Part Leaf
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The leaves and aerial parts are antiinflammatory, depurative, diuretic and ... more
The leaves and aerial parts are antiinflammatory, depurative, diuretic and febrifuge. A decoction of the dried plant is used to treat bleeding, diarrhoea, fever, diabetes etc. The plant is applied topically to treat boils and abscesses. The leaves are used as a throat gargle to relieve sore throats and tonsilitis. The juice of the crushed plant is applied to inflamed eyes.
Metadata ID 7,258
ID 192
Crop ID Asiatic Day Flower
Part Leaf
Use Category Industrial
Notes A bright blue dye is obtained from the petals.
Metadata ID 7,258
ID 193
Crop ID African Wormwood
Part Leaf
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The leaves and young flowering stems are anthelmintic, stimulant, stomachic... more
The leaves and young flowering stems are anthelmintic, stimulant, stomachic and tonic. They are used to treat a wide range of ailments from coughs, colds, fever, loss of appetite, colic, headache, earache, intestinal worms to malaria.
Metadata ID 7,266
ID 194
Crop ID Bitterleaf
Part Leaf
Use Category Food
Notes Leaves, although rather bitter to taste, are eaten as raw vegetables. ‘Chew... more
Leaves, although rather bitter to taste, are eaten as raw vegetables. ‘Chewsticks’ from the roots and twigs are regarded as an appetizer.
Metadata ID 7,270
ID 195
Crop ID Bitterleaf
Part Leaf
Use Category Feed (Forage/Fodder)
Notes Produces a large mass of forage from the leaves and shoots and therefore i... more
Produces a large mass of forage from the leaves and shoots and therefore is a good fodder species.
Metadata ID 7,270
ID 196
Crop ID Bitterleaf
Part Bark
Use Category Oil (Fuel)
Notes Both firewood and charcoal are derived form V. amygdalina.
Metadata ID 7,270
ID 197
Crop ID Bitterleaf
Part Flower
Use Category Food
Notes Produces very light, fine flavoured honey (as apiculture).
Metadata ID 7,270
ID 198
Crop ID Bitterleaf
Part Bark
Use Category Industrial
Notes The genus Vernonia is a well-known group of timber trees.
Metadata ID 7,270
ID 199
Crop ID Bitterleaf
Part Root
Use Category Medicinal
Notes An infusion from the roots is given to children suffering from infection by... more
An infusion from the roots is given to children suffering from infection by a trematode (Enterobius vermicularis). A cold infusion of the root bark, together with other plants, is given in daily doses to treat bilharzia. The bark and root are taken as a tonic by people suffering from fevers.
Metadata ID 7,270
ID 200
Crop ID Bitterleaf
Part Leaf
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The leaves are pounded and mixed with warm water for bathing to treat spot... more
The leaves are pounded and mixed with warm water for bathing to treat spots on the skin and nausea.
Metadata ID 7,270
ID 201
Crop ID Bitterleaf
Part Bark
Use Category Ornamental
Notes Useful as an ornamental.
Metadata ID 7,270
ID 202
Crop ID Butter Bur
Part Leaf
Use Category Medicinal
Notes Butterbur is widely considered to be an effective cough remedy and recent e... more
Butterbur is widely considered to be an effective cough remedy and recent experiments have shown it to have remarkable antispasmodic and pain-relieving properties.
Metadata ID 7,276
ID 203
Crop ID Cat's Foot
Part Leaf
Use Category Medicinal
Notes Catsfoot has been little used in herbal medicine though it was once used in... more
Catsfoot has been little used in herbal medicine though it was once used in mixtures for the treatment of bronchitis and bilious conditions. The plant is very rich in mucilage which makes it very valuable in the treatment of chest complaints.
Metadata ID 7,282
ID 204
Crop ID Cat's Foot
Part Leaf
Use Category Ornamental
Notes It is often grown as an ornamental, making a good ground cover.
Metadata ID 7,282
ID 205
Crop ID Chamomile
Part Leaf
Use Category Medicinal
Notes It is widely used as a household herbal remedy. It is particularly useful a... more
It is widely used as a household herbal remedy. It is particularly useful as a remedy for various problems of the digestive system, as a sedative and a nervine, it is especially suited for young children.
Metadata ID 7,284
ID 206
Crop ID Chamomile
Part Extract (oil)
Use Category Industrial
Notes The flowers are gathered in the summer when they are fully open and are dis... more
The flowers are gathered in the summer when they are fully open and are distilled for their oil or dried for later use. The essential oil is used in aromatherapy. An essential oil from the whole plant is used as a flavouring and in perfumery.
Metadata ID 7,284
ID 207
Crop ID Chamomile
Part Flower
Use Category Industrial
Notes An infusion of the flowers is used as a hair shampoo, especially for fair h... more
An infusion of the flowers is used as a hair shampoo, especially for fair hair. It is also used as a liquid feed and general plant tonic. Yellow to gold dyes are obtained from the flowers.
Metadata ID 7,284
ID 209
Crop ID Chamomile
Part Whole
Use Category Ornamental
Notes The plant makes a very good ground cover and can also be used as an edging.
Metadata ID 7,284
ID 210
Crop ID Coltsfoot
Part Flower
Use Category Food
Notes Flower buds and young flowers can be eaten raw or cooked. A pleasant anisee... more
Flower buds and young flowers can be eaten raw or cooked. A pleasant aniseed flavour, they add a distinctive aromatic flavour to salads.
Metadata ID 7,293

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