Rattan (Engl.)

Rattan (Engl.)

Calamus sp.

Parasitic

Solitary or clustering, high-climbing pleonanthic dioecious palms. Height: Not provided Leaves: Adnate to leaf-sheath at the base, equivalent to a modified sterile inflorescence. Petiole is prominent or absent, variously armed with spines and hooks. Flowers: Numerous, fragrant and have large whitish upper portion. Fruits: Fruits have various shape.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Pamurga (Deworming). Preparation: Kumang metung sakmal ning bulung tsaka la wasan keng malinis danum. Ikabit la keng bulung saging at isalab la keng api kilub ning 30 segundu. (Wrap a handful of pre-washed bulilat leaves with banana leaves and heat over flame for 30 seconds). Part used: Leaves

Preparation

Kumang metung sakmal ning bulung tsaka la wasan keng malinis danum. Ikabit la keng bulung saging at isalab la keng api kilub ning 30 segundu. (Wrap a handful of pre-washed bulilat leaves with banana leaves and heat over flame for 30 seconds)

Location & Habitat

REGION III (CENTRAL LUZON), PAMPANGA, MAGALANG, 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

Additional Images

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Quick Info

Scientific Name
Calamus sp.
Local Name
Rattan (Engl.)
Family
Arecaceae
Category
Parasitic
Collected By
Villanueva, SY Ramos, JI Serrano, JC Valencia, KAM Montero, LR Dumaan, SMO
Date Collected
Dec 27, 2019