Ambrosia arborescens
Appearance
Ambrosia arborescens | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Asterales |
Family: | Asteraceae |
Genus: | Ambrosia |
Species: | A. arborescens
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Binomial name | |
Ambrosia arborescens |
Ambrosia arborescens is a species of plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Andes from Colombia south to Bolivia.[1]
In its native range, A. arborescens is used as a medicinal plant with analgesic, antiinflammatory and antiseptic properties.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Heim, Edgar (2014). Flora of Arequipa, Peru: A Field Guide for Nature Lovers. BoD – Books on Demand. p. 30. ISBN 9783734732997.
- ^ Duke, James A. (2008). Duke's Handbook of Medicinal Plants of Latin America. CRC Press. p. 33. ISBN 9781420043174.