Taro (Engl.), Gabi (Bis.)
Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott
Antisepticperennial herb Height: up to 2m Leaves: Broad, peltate, heart to arrow-shaped that droops downward, velvety, furry or tomentose; with long, thick, fleshy, green petiole (1) Flowers: yellow/golden, smooth, unisexual flowers, borne on a solitary or cluster spandix inflorescence (1) Fruits: Berry-like, yellow-brown when ripe (1)
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Wounds/Cuts. Preparation: Peel and scrape.. Part used: Leaf stalk or Petiole
Preparation
Peel and scrape.
Location & Habitat
REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), Moist/aquatic areas, farm, backyard
Research
Caraga State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health of Butuanon in Butuan City
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott
- Local Name
- Taro (Engl.), Gabi (Bis.)
- Family
- Araceae
- Category
- Antiseptic
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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