👉 Siphonanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, South America, and North America. These plants are known for their distinctive leaf shapes that resemble sponges, with a large, curved blade attached to the stem. Siphonanthus flowers are often white or pink and are used in medicinal and culinary applications due to their high antioxidant content.
Siphonanthus