Synendrella nodiflora L.
Erect , branched , ephemeral herb , stem Woody . Leaves opposite , elliptical , ovate , lanceolate , hispidly hairy . Flowers capitulum , small , crowded , 5 - 6 marginal ray floret , 10 - 20 central disc floret , yellow petals . Fruit achenes . Seeds dimorphic epigeal .
- Family: Asteracea
- Habit: Ephemeral herb
- Habitat: Moist soil , roadside .
- Status : Common
Vernacular names
English - Cinderella weed
Hindi - Shimouri
Malayalam - Mudiyan pacha
Tamil - Mudiyan pachchai
Kannada - Anemala
Medicinal Uses
*The hydroethenic extract of whole plant had been demonstrated to posses anticonvulsant
*Plant is used for poulticing sore legs
*Used against head ache , stomach ache
*Treatment of liver diseases
*Treatment of ear ache
