Enydra fluctuans

Enydra fluctuans Lour., Fl. Cochinch. 2: 511 (1790). 

Enydra fluctuans Lour., Photo by Trầm Nguyễn Khánh Trình

The native range of this species is Tropical & Subtropical Old World. It is a perennial and grows primarily in the seasonally dry tropical biome. It is used as a medicine and for food.

Vietnamese name: 

Rau ngổ trâu, Rau ngổ tía, Ngổ nước, Ngổ đất, Ngổ hương

Scientific name: 

Enydra fluctuans Lour.

Family: 

Asteraceae

Uses: 

Treating colds, constipation, urinary retention, hematuria, bleeding wounds, hemorrhage, hemoptysis, inflammation, indigestion, bloating (whole plant); liver, gallbladder, nervous system diseases (seeds); rash, blisters, swelling (leaves).

Distribution: 

Northern Delta provinces, Central and Southern regions.

Flowering and fruiting season: 

Flowers September - November, fruiting season: April - May.