About Erect Horseweed
Erect Horseweed (Conyza stricta) is a herb belonging to the Asteraceae family (Daisy/Sunflower family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, capitulum (head) flower clusters, achene with pappus fruit. It is typically found in dry deciduous forests. Native to Africa, Asia, Himalayas, China, it is distributed across India, Myanmar, Africa, W.Asia, Himalayas, China. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-April.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Conyza stricta
- Genus
- Conyza
- Family
- ASTERACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Dry deciduous forests
- Native to
- Africa, Asia, Himalayas, China
- Distribution
- India, Myanmar, Africa, W.Asia, Himalayas, China
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-April
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Kannada
- Bettada davana
- Marathi
- बट दवणा Bat dawana
Botanical family
Asteraceae
Daisy/Sunflower family
Erect Horseweed belongs to the Asteraceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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