Description
Oxygonum lobatum (also called Oxygonum lobatum var. lobatum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Polygonaceae family. It is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to East Africa, and its habitats include montane grasslands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Oxygonum lobatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxygonum lobatum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in a dense, rounded head. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard, shiny surface. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.