STERCULIACEA
Waltheria indica
L.
Zarma name:
nune basi, nine basse
An erect herb densely covered with soft white hairs. Disturbed sandy places.
Uses:
Fodder (whole plant), medicine (leaves and roots)
Notes:
Young plant superficially resembles
Sida cordifolia
.
1. Inflorescence
(much magnified)
2. Habit
3. Closed flower
(petals turn rust-coloured and persist long)
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