Conyza varia
Conyza varia is a species of flowering plants of the family Asteraceae. The species is endemic to Cape Verde. It is listed as an endangered plant by the IUCN. First described as "Erigeron varius" by Philip Barker Webb, it was placed in the genus "Conyza" by Hiram Wild in 1969. Its local name is "marcelinha" or "tabua", "tabuinha". The plant plays a role in traditional medicine: crushed and heated leaves are used to treat external inflammations. Distribution and ecology. "Conyza varia" occurs in the island of Santo Antão, São Vicente (formerly), São Nicolau, Santiago, Fogo and Brava. Conyza