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Graptophyllum pictum (L.) Griff Print

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Family Acanthaceae
Common name: kalpueng, antolang, moradong-maputi, sarasara, ternate (Tag.), caricature plant (Engl), balasbas (Tag., Bis), balasbas-malomai (Bis.), atai-atai (Sul., C. Bis.), Morada (Span.)
Local name: huwas
Indication: For boil
Plant part used: leaf
Method of Preparation: Prepare poultice from plant material.
Direction for use: Apply on boil.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Olegario M
Place gathered: Northern Samar, Las Navas, Barangay San Isidro, Catubig Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Sia IC, Mendoza MTB, Luceriano RP, Aparentado MGU
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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