East Indian Globe Thistle
Sphaeranthus indicus L.
Sphaeranthus indicus L. is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family, commonly known as the East Indian Globe Thistle. It is native to regions including the Australasian, Oriental (Indomalaya), and parts of Southeast Asia and South Asia. The species was first described in 1753. The plant is noted for its potential anti-inflammatory properties and has been the subject of scientific study.
Description
Sphaeranthus indicus is a member of the Asteraceae family and is found in areas such as Northern Australia, Indomalaya, Vietnam, Thailand, India, and other regions across South and Southeast Asia. The plant's scientific name was published in 1753. Taxonomic discussions have centered on the correct lectotype for the species, with some debate over the material attributed to Linnaeus. The plant is known for its medicinal potential, particularly in anti-inflammatory applications.
Other common names
East Indian Globe ThistleIndian sphaeranthus
Distribution
Australasian · Oriental (Indomalaya) · VN · TL · Global · Andaman Is. · Assam · Bangladesh · Cambodia · China South-Central · East Himalaya · India · Laos · Myanmar · Nepal · Northern Territory · Queensland · South Australia · Sri Lanka · Thailand · Vietnam · Western Australia
Synonyms
Sphaeranthus hirtusSphaeranthus mollisSphaeranthus mollis
