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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Keywords:
Family:
Zingeberaceae
Field_number:
Herbarium_number:
Geographic_area_of_collection:
Siquijor Province, Siquijor, Barangay Cantabon
Habitat:
Backyard
Latitude_longitude:
Altitude:
481 m
Habit:
Perennial herbs
Height:
0.6 to 1.2 meters height
Roots:
The succulent rootstock or rhizome is thick, fibrous and light brown or whitish in colour.
Stem:
Leaves:
The leaves are linear, sessile or stalkless, long and smooth.
Inflouresence_and_flowers:
The flowers that grow on spikes are white with purple streaks.