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47 - ASSA PEIXE BRANCO  Vernonia polyanthes Less. (ASTERACEAE)

47- Assa-peixe branco - Vernonia polyanthes Less. (ASTERACEAE)

 

Shrub or grove, erect, little branched, rhizomatous, with stems covered with grayish feathers, up to 3 m high. Leaves simple, rough on the top and hairy on the bottom, pointed, long, serrated margin, 10 to 24 cm x 3 cm. The flowers are gathered in small chapters, arranged in panicles at the tips of the branches, in white color and without great ornamental value.

 

Distribution: Midwest, Southeast and South. It is easy to multiply and occurs in forest borders, as well as in cerrado.

Situation in São Paulo: It has an invasive behavior and is easily found in vacant lots, parks and roadsides.

How to plant:

 

Uses: In addition to being used in folk medicine for respiratory problems, it is anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and healing. It is considered edible - try its young and tender leaves breaded and breaded fried, its crunchiness reminiscent of the texture of a fried fish, like a lambari or manjubinha. It can be used in regeneration projects, acting as a pioneer and being highly sought after by bees.

KINUPP, VF; LORENZI, H. NON-CONVENTIONAL FOOD PLANTS (PANC) IN BRAZIL: IDENTIFICATION GUIDE, NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS AND ILLUSTRATED REVENUE. 2014.

TEMPONI, V. S ET AL. CHEMICAL RESEARCH AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF VERNONIA POLYANTHES LESS. MASTERS DISSERTATION. JUIZ DE FORA FEDERAL UNIVERSITY. 2012.

Capins-rabo-de-burro, no Cerrado Infinito da Nascente.

Coletando sementes de capim Rabo de Burro, não tem segredo, terrinha, sol, e uma boa irrigação, e BUM! Você terá centenas de mudas!

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