Eclipta prostrata (Compositae)

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Eclipta prostrata
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The Eclipta prostrata plant species is found in E. Asia - China and Japan to Australia. It is a member of the Compositae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as E. alba. (L.)Hassk.

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Latin Name:  Eclipta prostrata
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Wet places in the lowlands of Japan, especially by paddy fields[58].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse and only just cover the seed. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out into their permanent positions in early summer, after the last expected frosts. Give the plants some extra protection, such as a cloche, until they are established and growing away well.

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