Macaranga tanarius (L.) Muell.-Arg
Macaranga tanarius (L.) Muell.-Arg
Family:
Euphorbiaceae
Common name:
Binunga (Filipino), Bilunga (Filipino), Elephant's ear (English)
Local name:
Binunga (Hanunuo Mangyan)
Indication:
To stop the wound bleeding.
Plant part used:
Leaves
Method of Preparation:
Poultice: Get enough leaves and pound or chew.
Direction for use:
Patch or apply the poultice on the affected part.
Additional information:
Tree around 12 ft., Fruit: (+) small, fruits are eaten by birds.
Informant:
Ausan Diado, Anding Bago
Place gathered:
Sitio Dangkalan, Barangay San Roque, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro
Gathered by / Date gathered:
2012
Abstracted by:
Dando LR, Goco RM
Date abstracted:
2013-01-09
Province:
Oriental Mindoro (Hanunuo Mangyan tribe)