9,371 observationsLeast Concern
redflower ragleaf
Crassocephalum crepidioides
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Asterales βΊFamily: Asteraceae βΊGenus: Crassocephalum
About
Crassocephalum crepidioides, also called ebolo, thickhead, redflower ragleaf, or fireweed, is an erect annual slightly succulent herb growing up to 180Β cm tall. Its use is widespread in many tropical and subtropical regions, but is especially prominent in tropical Africa. Its fleshy, mucilaginous leaves and stems are eaten as a vegetable, and many parts of the plant have medical uses. However, the safety of internal use needs further research due to the presence of plant toxins....
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of redflower ragleaf is Crassocephalum crepidioides.
- The redflower ragleaf has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- redflower ragleaf belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- redflower ragleaf belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- redflower ragleaf belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- redflower ragleaf belongs to the order Asterales.
- redflower ragleaf belongs to the family Asteraceae.
- redflower ragleaf belongs to the genus Crassocephalum.