Fabaceae / Papilionaceae

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Asteraceae / Compositae
Launaea remotiflora (DC.)
English name:
Local name: Urdu- Undira, Cha-kan, Punjabi-
Pathandi.
Description:
An annual or biennial erect paniculately branched herb, 60-80 cm tall. Leaves in
basal rosettes, lower leaves broadly obovate, frequently pinnately divided with
dentate margins, upper leaves lanceolate. Heads pale yellow. Achenes with soft
white hairy pappus.
Flowering Period:
September toApril.
Habitat:
Usually found on sandy, stony open grounds.
Uses:
It is reported to be used for chronic obstructions of liver
and bowels and as diuretic in calculous affections.
Distribution:
Tropical to subtropical regions.