Yahong-yahong (Bis.)
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Centella Asiatica
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:
Umbelliferae/apiaceae
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Geographic_area_of_collection:
Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay San Antonio
Habitat:
Gardens, backyard, and damp uncultivated areas
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Altitude:
388 m
Habit:
A prostrate, creeping, sparingly hairy or nearly smooth perennial herb
Height:
40 cm high
Roots:
Stem:
Slender stems rooting at the nodes.
Leaves:
The leaves are kidney-shaped, mildy-toothed and palmately nerved.
Inflouresence_and_flowers:
Flowers are dark-purple, axillary, ovate, and about 1 centimeter long.
Fruits:
Fruits are minute, ovoid, white or green, and reticulate, each with 9 subsimilar longitudinal ridges.??
Seeds:
Additional_info:
Eaten as a salad or vegetable dish.
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Abstracted_by:
Ando, JKA
Date_abstracted:
31/05/2015
Province:
Siquijor