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Tangan-tangang pula (Bis.)
 

Ricinus communis

 
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Authors:
Mansueto, Josel B, Sia,Isidro C, de la Pena, Mario
Title:
Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health - FOLK HEALING PRACTICES of SIQUIJOR ISLAND
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Family:
Euphorbiaceae
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Geographic area:
Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Ibabao
Habitat:
Backyard
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Altitude:
385 m
Habit:
A coarse, erect, branched, woody bush
Height:
Growing up to 4 meters high
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Fruits:
The fruit is a spiny capsule, split into three one-seeded parts when dry.
Seeds:
The seeds, that are crushed by the pressure technique to obtain the oil, are smooth and glossy with grey and brown patches.
Additional info:
Collected by:
Date collected:
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Specimen kept at:
Abstracted by:
Ando, JKA
Date abstracted:
17/05/2015
Province:
Siquijor

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