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:
Sapindaceae
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Geographic_area_of_collection:
Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay San Antonio
Habitat:
Lowland area
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Habit:
A shrub or small tree, with a compact, bushy crown.
Height:
1 to 5 meters height
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Leaves:
Leaves are pinnate, 15 to 50 centimeters long, with 4 to 6 pairs of leaflets.
Inflouresence_and_flowers:
Flowers are very fragrant, white, about 5 millimeters wide, and arranged in small groups in upright panicles 12 to 30 centimeters long.
Fruits:
Fruit is about 1 centimeter long and covered with fine hairs; in ripening it turns successfully yellow, orange, purple, and nearly black, and when ripe, with a thin, juicy, sweetish and slightly astringent pulp.