Edible Plants of the World

White Eclipta, False daisy

A tropical and subtropical plant. It occurs in humid places. It grows in damp locations such as river banks. It is a common self sown plant. It is common in rice paddy fields. It grows in wetland. It occurs in all tropical regions. In Nepal it grows to about 1500 m altitude. It needs a temperature above 10°C. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 2,000 m above sea level. It can grow in arid places.

Also known as:

Aali jhar, A ge wo chi, Agriao-do-brejo, A ji mei, Bhagra, Bhangrii, Bhirangrazshak, Bhringraj, Bhrungaraj, Boton blanco, Botoncillo, Coacica, Coatia, Curichera, Eclipta, Ekaraja, Erva-botao, Erva-lanceta, Goman, Grobidia, Huangjiu, Ink plant, Kaiyunni, Kalhu kandhili, Kameng, Karippan, Karisalankanni, Keharaj, Kehraj, Keshut, Kesut, Kpawu, Kyeik-hman, Lenguilla, Maka, Mo han lian, Nhanvua, Ntum, Quebra-pedra, Sucurima, Surucuina, Tandala, Tangara caa, Tangarac, Uchi-sumban, Urang-aring, White twin-heads

Synonyms

Edible Portion

Where does White Eclipta grow?

Found in: Africa, American Samoa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Terr., BIOT, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Central America, China, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Dominican Republic, East Africa, East Timor, Eswatini, Europe, Fiji, France, Gabon, Ghana, Guiana, Guianas, Guinea, Guinée, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Hawaii, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Laos, Lesser Antilles, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Marquesas, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, North America, Northeastern India, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Paraguay, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Rotuma, Russia, Sao Tome and Principe, SE Asia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Swaziland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Thailand, Tibet, Tuvalu, Uruguay, United States, Venezuela, West Africa, West Indies, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Notes: It is used in medicine.

Status: It is only occasionally used. It is sold in local markets in China.

Growing White Eclipta, False daisy

Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed or from rooted offshoots.

Edible Uses: The tender shoots and leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable. They are also eaten raw. They are also used as flavouring in chutneys and relishes. CAUTION: If eaten in large amounts it can cause intoxication.

Nutrition Info

per 100g edible portion

Edible Part Energy (kcal) Protein (g) Iron (mg) Vitamin A (ug) Vitamin c (mg) Zinc (mg) % Water
Leaves - - - 36 - -

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