Ramtilla (Guizotia abyssinica)
Ramtilla (Guizotia abyssinica) is an erect annual herb cultivated for its edible seeds and oil, native to Ethiopia.
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Sunlight
Requires full sun for best growth and seed production.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and seed set.
Soil
Prefers well-drained, fertile loam. Tolerates a range of soil types but performs best in rich, moist soil.
Temperature
Grows best in warm temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Benefits from fertile soil and occasional feeding.
Care Requirements
Requires full sun for best growth and seed production.
Tolerates partial shade but with reduced yield.
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and seed set.
Water regularly, avoid waterlogging.
Prefers well-drained, fertile loam. Tolerates a range of soil types but performs best in rich, moist soil.
Grows best in warm temperatures.
Ideal range 18-25 °C.
Outdoor
Benefits from fertile soil and occasional feeding.
Enrich soil before planting; use balanced fertilizer during growth.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Vegetable, Oil
Plant Place Type
Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
1-2 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Opposite, ovate to lanceolate
Flower Size
3-5 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderAsterales
- familyAsteraceae
- genusGuizotia
- speciesGuizotia abyssinica
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes