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Andrachne telephioides L.

أم وجع الكبد
Bastard Orpine
Phyllanthaceae
  • Habitat and Distribution
    • Geographical Distribution Range
      This Mediterranean and Irano-Turanian species occurs in Spain and Italy, across North Africa, and from the Arabian Peninsula to Central Asia and India. Within the Arabian Peninsula, it is native to Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the Gulf States, Oman, and Yemen, as well as the island of Socotra. It has also been introduced to France and Germany.
  • Ecology
    • Phenology
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    • IUCN Red List Category
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      Not Evaluated
  • Uses and Values
    • Aromatic and Medicinal Use
      Medicinal use
    • Description of Traditional Uses
      The leaves have been documented in traditional practices for topical application to treat warts.
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Andrachne telephioides in ephemeral flooded depression
Andrachne telephioides in ephemeral flooded depression
Andrachne telephioides leaves
Andrachne telephioides flowers
Andrachne telephioides flowers and fruits
Andrachne telephioides flowers and fruits
Andrachne telephioides flowers and fruits
Andrachne telephioides flowers and fruits