Wandering Jew, Creeping inch plant (Eng.)
Tradescantia zebrine
AllNot Provided Height: Not Provided Leaves: Not Provided Flowers: Not Provided Fruits: Not Provided
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Brings good luck (Pa swerte). Preparation: The leaves are air dried and mixed with oil (Pa malhon sagolan ug lana). Part used: Leaves
Preparation
The leaves are air dried and mixed with oil (Pa malhon sagolan ug lana)
Location & Habitat
REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), NEGROS ORIENTAL, CITY OF BAIS, Not Provided | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), NEGROS ORIENTAL, CITY OF BAIS, Not Provided
Research
Negros Oriental State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices in Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health( Ata Tribe in Bais City and Mabinay, Negros Oriental)
Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Tradescantia zebrine
- Local Name
- Wandering Jew, Creeping inch plant (Eng.)
- Family
- Commelinaceae
- Category
- All
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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