Asteraceae herb for ID 030511MK1

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Muthu Karthick

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May 3, 2011, 1:54:43 AM5/3/11
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Dear all,
Please help to identify this Asteraceae herb found in a sacred grove near Kothagiri, Nilgiris.

Date/Time- 

10-04-2011 / 10:00 AM

Location- Place, Altitude, GP

ca.1800m ASL; Kothagiri, TN

Habitat- Garden/ Urban/ Wild/ Type- 

forest edge 

Plant Habit-

 herb

Height/Length- 

20 -30 cm long

Leaves Type/ Shape/ Size- 

ca.4 x 2.5 cm

Inflorescence Type/ Size- 

yellow; c.1 cm across; head inflorescence

Flowers Size/ Colour/ Calyx/ Bracts- 

yellow

Fruits Type/ Shape/ Size Seeds- 

Other Information like Fragrance, Pollinator, Uses etc.-


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Muthu Karthick, N
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Vijayasankar

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May 3, 2011, 2:00:16 AM5/3/11
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Siegesbeckia orientalis of Asteraceae.
 
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Vijayasankar Raman
National Center for Natural Products Research
University of Mississippi

Nidhan Singh

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May 3, 2011, 4:22:31 AM5/3/11
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Yes,

This is Sigesbeckia orientalis.

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Dr. Nidhan Singh
Department of Botany
I.B. (PG) College
Panipat-132103 Haryana
Ph.: 09416371227

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