Wheatstraw Celosia/Woolflowers

Description:

"Celosia spicata" is known as a foodstuff in Indonesia and India. It is used as a treatment for intestinal worms (particularly "tapeworm" [ http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/227... ] ), blood diseases, mouth sores, eye problems. The seeds treat chest complaints and the flowers treat diarrhea. The leaves are used as dressings for boils and sores, and the boiled vegetables are said to be slightly diuretic.

Habitat:

Native from Africa. I found this specimen in a region of transition between the Cerrado and Atlantic Forest.