Mazhar Botanic Garden

Vernonia amygdalina Delile

Bitter leaf

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001182
English name: Bitter leaf
Arabic name: فيرنونبا- الورق المر
Native: Tropical Africa
Country: Tropical africa
(PGR): Rare

Evergreen shrub grow up to 2-5 m long bark rough  leaves elliptical 20 cm long flower small, creamy-white thistle-like, often tinged with mauve fruits small nut-like

 

In Nigeria, twigs and sticks from this plant are used as a chewing stick for dental hygiene and the stems are used for soap in Uganda. important source of pollen for bees and other pollinators. traditional medicine and cuisine. known for its potential health benefits…….

New Gymnanthemum amygdalinum (Delile) SchBip

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Texture: Heavy clay Lime rich soils Medium loamy
Fertility: High
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Salinity: None
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Mediterranean Subtropics Temperate Tropical
Lights: Full sun High
Propagation: Seeds - cuttings
Flowering time: Summer
Zone: 9 : 10
pH range: 5.5- 7

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