Scheduled Tree Tour
Accession Number
11383
Stop Title / Location
Northeast corner – Saguaro Hall
Tour Stop Botanical Family
Asteraceae
Tour Stop Scientific Name
Parthenium sp.
Tour Stop Common Name
Parthenium
Botanical Characteristics:
Parthenium is a small shrub with simple, fuzzy, slightly lobed leaves.
Medicinal Value:
The compound called parthenin exhibits anticancer properties by signaling cancer cell death in human leukemia HL-60 cells. It also displays amoebacidal properties. This herb is traditionally used for alleviation of headaches, toothaches, asthma, tinnitus, psoriasis, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.
Tour Stop Weight
209