Redflower Ragleaf

Crassocephalum crepidioides

''Crassocephalum crepidioides'', also called ebolo, thickhead, redflower ragleaf, or fireweed, is an erect annual slightly succulent herb growing up to 180 cm tall. Its use is widespread in many tropical and subtropical regions, but is especially prominent in tropical Africa.
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Habitat

The species is invasive in New Caledonia.
Crassocephalum crepidioides Redflower Ragleaf Crassocephalum crepidioides,Geotagged,Philippines,Redflower Ragleaf

Defense

''Crassocephalum crepidioides'' contains the hepatotoxic and tumorigenic pyrrolizidine alkaloid, jacobine. However, in another study, it is shown that the antitumor activity and macrophage nitric oxide produce action.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderAsterales
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusCrassocephalum
SpeciesC. crepidioides
Photographed in
Indonesia
Philippines