Vine (Engl.)
Elaeagnus triflora
SkinDeciduous or evergreen shrubs or small trees. Height: Growing up to 10 metres tall Leaves: The leathery leaves are bright green above while the undersurface, is covered in small silver or coppery coloured scales with a metallic sheen. Flowers: Clusters of small, white, four-petaled, star shaped flowers are followed by reddish-orange, elongated, speckled berries, with a persistent calyx, about 2cm long. Fruits: The fruits are 20 - 25mm long and contain a single large seed. The fruit ripen between June and December.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Loss of consciousness. Preparation: Decoction: Get 7 leaves and boil in 3 glasses of water for 5 minutes.. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Decoction: Get 7 leaves and boil in 3 glasses of water for 5 minutes.
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Primary forest or rainforest
Research
Siquijor State College: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices in Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (Folk Healing Practices of Siquijor Island) Phase 1
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Elaeagnus triflora
- Local Name
- Vine (Engl.)
- Family
- Elaeagnaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Collected By
- Not provided
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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