Eclipta prostrata

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(White Eclipta)

FAMILY

Asteraceae

Species

Eclipta prostrata

Common name(s)

White Eclipta

Flower colour; life form

Flowers white. Herb erect to semi-prostrate

Distinguishing features

Leaves opposite bear numerous short stiff white hairs. Flower heads borne in pairs in upper axils on long stalk. Ray and disc florets white. Pappus absent or a ring of teeth.

Eclipta prostrata