Cogon (Engl.)
Imperata cylindrica (L.)P.Beauv.
Respiratoryperennial grass Height: 0.6-3 m (2) Leaves: long, narrow, pointed ends, rough edges leaves (1) Flowers: Branched, compacted, white fluffy (due to numerous silky hairs from the base of spikelets), cylindrical, spike-lile head (1) Fruits: Caryopsis is oblong, pointed, brown and 1-1.5 mm long (3)
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Hypertension. Preparation: Boil the roots.. Part used: Roots
Preparation
Boil the roots.
Location & Habitat
REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), Open field, roadsides
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
Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Imperata cylindrica (L.)P.Beauv.
- Local Name
- Cogon (Engl.)
- Family
- Poaceae
- Category
- Respiratory
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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