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Eclipta prostrata (1 Page of 5) 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. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses 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].
General Uses: A black dye is obtained from the plant[238]. It is used as a hair dye and for tattooing[238].
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