Lumbang (Tag.)Candle nut tree (Engl.)

Lumbang (Tag.)Candle nut tree (Engl.)

Jatropha curcas L.

Joint

Tree Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are silvery green in color and have a distintive shape. Flowers: Flowers have terminal cymes. Fruits: Fruits are hard and round drupes.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Pile (Sprain). Preparation: Pile- Kumang kasakmal a bulung na ning Kalumbang tsaka ya dinan larung ngungut (Get handful leaves of Kalumbang and put a coconut oil). Part used: Leaves

Preparation

Pile- Kumang kasakmal a bulung na ning Kalumbang tsaka ya dinan larung ngungut (Get handful leaves of Kalumbang and put a coconut oil)

Location & Habitat

REGION III (CENTRAL LUZON), PAMPANGA, FLORIDABLANCA, Terrestrial

Research

Pampanga State Agricultural University: Documentation of Traditonal Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of a Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health among Ayta Communities in Pampanga

Quick Info

Scientific Name
Jatropha curcas L.
Local Name
Lumbang (Tag.)Candle nut tree (Engl.)
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Category
Joint
Collected By
Villanueva, SY Ramos, JI Serrano, JC
Date Collected
Feb 03, 2020