Gumamela (Tag.)

Gumamela (Tag.)

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.

Skin

Shrub Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are glossy green, ovate, acuminate, pointed, coarsely-toothed, 7 to 12 cm long, alternate, stipulate. Flowers: Flowers are large, conspicuous, trumpet-shaped with five or more petals. Fruits: Fruits have dry five-lobed capsule.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Tigsa (Boil, abscesses). Preparation: Durugan ing bulaklak para maging balamu pamekat. (Pound flower buds to paste-like texture.). Part used: Flowers, roots, leaves

Preparation

Durugan ing bulaklak para maging balamu pamekat. (Pound flower buds to paste-like texture.)

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

Gumamela (Tag.)
Gumamela (Tag.)
Gumamela (Tag.)

Quick Info

Scientific Name
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.
Local Name
Gumamela (Tag.)
Family
Malvaceae
Category
Skin
Collected By
Villanueva, SY Ramos, JI Serrano, JC Valencia, KAM Montero, LR Dumaan, SMO
Date Collected
Dec 23, 2019