Weed Flora and Their Ethnobotanical Importance at Daffodil International University Campus, Bangladesh

    December 2025 in “ Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University ”
    Rifat Hasan Rabbi
    TLDR Many weeds at Daffodil International University have important uses, like aiding hair growth and healing wounds.
    The study conducted at Daffodil International University campus in Bangladesh documented 55 weed species from 50 genera and 16 families, with Asteraceae and Poaceae being the most represented. The research highlighted the ethnobotanical importance of these weeds, noting that many have recognized uses such as Eclipta alba for hair growth and wound healing, Ageratum conyzoides for skin disorders, and Cyanthillium cinereum as a smoking cessation aid. The findings emphasize the ecological resilience and cultural significance of weeds in managed landscapes.
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