Crassocephalum crepidioides (Benth.) S. Moore

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Bukit Tagar, Hulu Selangor, Malaysia.Crassocephalum crepidioides (Benth.) S. Moore. Asteraceae. CN: [Malay - Kapa laling], Ebolo, Thickhead, Redflower ragleaf, Fireweed. Widespread in many tropical and subtropical regions, but is especially prominent in tropical Africa. Its fleshy, mucilaginous leaves and stems are eaten as a vegetable, and many parts of the plant have medical uses. However, the safety of internal use needs further research due to the presence of plant toxins. C. crepidioides contains the hepatotoxic and tumorigenic pyrrolizidine alkaloid, jacobine. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crassocephalum_crepidioides