Sigesbeckia — 3 species
Botanical species in the genus Sigesbeckia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Medicinal
EdibleMedicinal
Sigesbeckia orientalis
Sigesbeckia orientalis
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Sigesbeckia orientalis is found wild from the warm temperate to the tropical zone, growing best where the temperature is within the range 10 - 27°c during the growing season. It is not usually found in drier areas. It has been cultivated on both heavy and sandy soils, preferring moist, fertile but well-drained conditions and a sunny position.
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EdibleMedicinal
Sigesbeckia pubescens
Sigesbeckia pubescens
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
The plant is said to smell like a pig and have an acrid, bitter taste.
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